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About Ferrum College

small private collegehigh acceptance ratehealth sciences focussmall class sizes

Ferrum College is a private liberal arts college in Ferrum, VA, known for its small private college, high acceptance rate, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 84%, Ferrum College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 238 students each year. Ferrum College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 920–1180, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Ferrum College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $8,465 per year; the sticker price of $53,080 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Ferrum College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

84%
Overall Accept Rate
3.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1050
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 2.50 – 3.50 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 920 – 1180 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Ferrum College

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Application Strategy
Ferrum sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern Virginia, so mention in your application how you thrive in a small, close-knit rural campus environment and why that setting fits your learning style.
Test Score Strategy
Since Ferrum is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, you can leave it off your application and let your grades and activities carry your file instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Ferrum College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$53k/yr$16.9k
30k-48k~$53k/yr$16.5k
48k-75k~$53k/yr$20.0k
75k-110k~$53k/yr$22.5k
110k+~$53k/yr$24.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

29%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$36k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
907
Undergrad Enrollment
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