Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
100.00%
SAT Average
990
ACT Range
Not available
Ferrum College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 100.00%. This means approximately 1,000 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 745 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
100.00%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $38,320 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,320 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $54,506 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $22,085 | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 46.51% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 74.81% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Ferrum College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$38,320
Room and board
$13,230
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$2,550
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$54,506
Average net price
$22,085
Average aid coverage
59%
$32,421 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Ferrum College pays approximately $22,085 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Virginia average of $17,997 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Ferrum College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
Ferrum College net price
$22,085
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
Ferrum College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $38,320 and average net price at $22,085. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$38,320
Current net price
$22,085
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
28.86%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$44,296
Undergraduates
745
10-Year Median Earnings - Ferrum College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Ferrum College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Ferrum College?
Undergraduates
745
Completion rate
28.86%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
46.51%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
74.81%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 46.51% of Ferrum College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 74.81% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Ferrum College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Ferrum College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Ferrum College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Ferrum College is listed at 215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA 24088-9000. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Ferrum College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrum College | 100.00% | $38,320 | $22,085 | $44,296 |
| Washington and Lee University | 17.36% | $64,525 | $23,911 | $94,810 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | 100.00% | $20,462 | Not available | $92,405 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | 16.86% | $58,014 | $22,881 | $86,863 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 57.03% | $36,694 | $23,790 | $81,698 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferrum College's acceptance rate?
Ferrum College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 100.00%.
How much is Ferrum College tuition?
Ferrum College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $38,320.
What is Ferrum College's average net price?
Ferrum College's average net price in the local dataset is $22,085.
What does Ferrum College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $18,607 for Ferrum College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Ferrum College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $44,296 for Ferrum College.
Is Ferrum College accredited?
Ferrum College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Ferrum College?
The local dataset lists 745 undergraduate students at Ferrum College.
What percentage of Ferrum College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Ferrum College in the local dataset is 46.51%.
What is the federal loan rate at Ferrum College?
The federal loan rate for Ferrum College in the local dataset is 74.81%.
Where should I verify Ferrum College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Ferrum College or the latest official federal education data.