Ferrum College
Basic Information
Type
Private, Liberal Arts
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Location
Ferrum, VA
Population
60,000
Website
https://www.ferrum.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
745
Men / Women
61% / 39%
White
61%
Black
20%
Hispanic
11%
Mixed
7%
Asian
1%
International
1%
Native American
0%
From State
65%
From Region
21%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Health Sciences
20%
Business & Economics
17%
Life & Natural Sciences
13%
Education
10%
Arts
4%
Computer Science
4%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$28,520
Est. Cost of Attendance
$54,526
10-Year ROI
$-25,000
ROI Percentile
2th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
64%
4-Year Graduation Rate
24%
6-Year Graduation Rate
32%
Transfer-Out Rate
37%
Weather
Comfortable Days
125 (91% 😎)
Sunshine Hours
2,400 (26%)
Days Without Precipitation
239 (35%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
76%
Yield (Unbound)
12%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrum College | 135 | 53% / 47% | 3% | $49,551 | 97% | ||
| Cybersecurity | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $66,857 | 77 | — | |
| Agriculture | 10 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $47,351 | 33 | — | |
| Biology | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $48,860 | 37 | — | |
| Environmental Science | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $48,536 | 36 | 100% | |
| Environmental Studies | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $48,536 | 36 | 100% | |
| Health Sciences | 16 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $50,424 | 42 | — | |
| Nursing | 10 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $76,172 | 87 | — | |
| Recreation Studies | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $46,550 | 31 | — | |
| Accounting | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $58,869 | 64 | 100% | |
| Business Administration | 8 — | 75% / 25% | 25% | $49,003 | 38 | 100% | |
| Finance | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $60,836 | 67 | — | |
| Management Science | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $51,551 | 45 | — | |
| Marketing | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $51,118 | 44 | — | |
| Recreation and Tourism | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $44,530 | 25 | — | |
| Sport Management | 8 — | 88% / 12% | 0% | $46,864 | 31 | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 11 — | 73% / 27% | 0% | $50,305 | 42 | 91% | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 25% | $47,980 | 35 | — | |
| General Studies | 13 — | 62% / 38% | 0% | $41,040 | 16 | — | |
| History | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $41,940 | 18 | — | |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $46,583 | 31 | — | |
| Psychology | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $37,084 | 9 | 100% | |
| Social Work | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $39,139 | 12 | 100% | |
| Elementary Education | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $47,486 | 33 | — | |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | — — | — | — | $48,442 | 36 | — | |
| History Teacher Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $48,774 | 37 | 96% | |
| Physical Education | 10 — | 70% / 30% | 0% | $48,774 | 37 | 95% | |
| Graphic Design | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $42,982 | 21 | — | |
| Music Performance | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $33,561 | 6 | — | |
| Theatre | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 100% | $33,553 | 6 | — |