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Ferrum is in Ferrum, Virginia. Ferrum is a rural area. The school is classified as a United Methodist college. Ferrum is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Ferrum offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include conservation and resource management.
Not all applicants to Ferrum are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 490 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 400 to 550 in 2005.
The most successful professors at Ferrum are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 993 students study at the school (in 2005).
Ferrum offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Ferrum can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in USA South Atlantic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Ferrum College
215 Ferrum Mountain Road
Ferrum, VA 24088-9000
General Phone: (540) 365-2121
Admissions Phone: (800) 868-9797
Financial Aid Phone: (540) 365-4282
http://www.ferrum.edu
Ferrum awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 31 | liberal arts and sciences, history, political science, English, social services, Spanish language, international relations, Russian language |
| Business And Management | 27 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | information science, computer science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | religion, philosophy |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | physical education teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | social work |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | recreation and leisure studies, sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies |
| Medicine | 5 | medical preparatory |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agricultural management |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Science | 0 | biology |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | applied horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for Ferrum in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 131 | 29 |
In 2005, Ferrum had a total enrollment of 993 students (974 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 66% |
| Women | 34% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 77% |
| Florida | 6% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
Ferrum offers campus housing for 800 of its 974 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Ferrum, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 984 | 902 | 92% | 336 | 37% |
| Men | 635 | 578 | 91% | 223 | 39% |
| Women | 348 | 324 | 93% | 113 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 868-9797
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,990 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,990 |
| Room and board | $ 6,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,680 |
Financial Aid:
Ferrum participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 371100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (540) 365-4282
Ferrum has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $50,180 | 3 | $44,427 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $44,842 | 8 | $45,849 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $38,195 | 9 | $37,048 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $29,740 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $44,238 | 23 | $40,119 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | USA South Atlantic Conference |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ferrum Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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