by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 962 undergraduates in 2020, Ferrum College is a very small, private college located in Ferrum, Virginia. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Ferrum College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Ferrum College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Ferrum College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Ferrum College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Ferrum College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Ferrum College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Ferrum College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Ferrum College for Veterans Guide.
Ferrum College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Ferrum College has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 962 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 942 (97.9%). Part-time attendance was 20 (2.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 942 | 20 | 962 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Ferrum College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Ferrum College #884 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Ferrum College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Ferrum College Diversity Guide.
Ferrum College has a total of 340 student athletes, 232 men and 108 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,932,791 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,932,791 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Ferrum College Athletics