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Ferrum College is a private, four-year, liberal arts, co-educational college in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Ferrum College, which was established in 1913 by Dr. Benjamin M. Beckham. The college, which is situated on a 700-acre campus, offers a number of programs up to the bachelor's degree level. Some of the areas of study are journalism, social studies, forensic science, pre-professional science, business administration, and international studies. The programs are offered under the following academic schools:
Ferrum College participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III which is a part of the USA South Athletic Conference. The college has won the national football championship of the National Junior College Athletic Association four times. The athletics teams, which are nicknamed the Panthers, participate in sports which include football, soccer, tennis, lacrosse, basketball, and baseball.
Ferrum is in Ferrum, VA. 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 art studies, nutrition and exercise therapy, security and law enforcement, and 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 490 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at Ferrum are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,233 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Ferrum offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. 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
http://www.ferrum.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 42 | liberal arts and sciences, history, general studies, social services, political science, English, Russian language, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 23 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, MIS |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety |
| Education and Teaching | 9 | physical education teaching |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 6 | environmental studies |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry |
| Medicine | 6 | medical preparatory |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | social work |
| Medical Support and Technology | 5 | health service and sciences, medical coding, pharmacy tech, electrocardiograph tech |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 3 | agriculture |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | religion, philosophy and religious studies, philosophy |
| Therapy and Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer science, information science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 1 | horticultural science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Ferrum in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 138 | 36 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Ferrum had a total enrollment of 1,233 students (1,109 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 57% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 85% |
| Florida | 4% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
Ferrum offers campus housing for 1,251 of its 1,109 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,608 | 2,371 | 91% | 1,383 | 58% |
| Men | 1,327 | 1,175 | 89% | 741 | 63% |
| Women | 1,281 | 1,196 | 93% | 642 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 490 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
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 | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,545 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,545 |
| Room and board | $ 7,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,665 |
Financial Aid:
Ferrum participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 371100)
Ferrum has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $58,122 | 4 | $53,828 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $50,771 | 5 | $46,268 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $45,261 | 16 | $45,800 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $35,720 | 5 | $38,335 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $48,502 | 30 | $45,704 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
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
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
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
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, 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 4% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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