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Ferrum College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Ferrum, VA🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Ferrum College is a small private institution in rural Virginia with 855 students and an 89% acceptance rate. The school's most popular programs are Health Professions, Criminal Justice, and Business. However, prospective students should note the 32% six-year graduation rate and 64% first-year retention rate, which are notably lower than national averages. Average net cost after aid is $25,558 annually.

Acceptance rate
89.0%
Enrollment
855
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
32%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
900 – 1110
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$16,940
family income
$30–48k
$16,493
family income
$48–75k
$19,967
family income
$75–110k
$22,505
family income
$110k+
$24,346
family income
54% receive Pell grants
85% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Ferrum College graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
19.3%
Criminal Justice
11.1%
Business & Marketing
10.4%
Education
9.6%
Humanities
9.6%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$44,296
Earnings (6 yr)
$36,418
Completion
32%
Retention
64%
Median debt
$27,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Ferrum College?

Ferrum College has an acceptance rate of 89.0%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Ferrum College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 900 and 1110 on the SAT.

How much does Ferrum College actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $16,940 per year, rising to $24,346 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Ferrum College?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.