Ferrum College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. 54% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Ferrum College is a private nonprofit institution located in Ferrum, Virginia with approximately 699 undergraduate students enrolled. Ferrum College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,082 per year. The graduation rate is 32%, and the typical graduate earns $41,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Ferrum College is a private college in Ferrum, Virginia. The college was established in 1913 as the "Ferrum Training School" for primary and secondary education to serve the mountain communities of rural Southwest Virginia.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 100% acceptance rate and relatively low median debt ($14,250) make this an accessible option for students who need a second chance or a smaller, more personal environment, but a 29% graduation rate and 59% freshman retention rate are serious red flags suggesting many students struggle to finish. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan to stay enrolled and strong support systems in place, since median earnings of $41,100 a decade out are modest for the cost. Students who thrive here tend to need the close-knit rural campus setting — if that's not you, look elsewhere first.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (699 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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