- Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $22,521 a year (2022–23)
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Ferrum College reported an acceptance rate of 89% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Ferrum College reviews each application.
Ferrum College GPA requirements
Ferrum College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Ferrum College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Ferrum College acceptance rate
Ferrum College admitted 1,590 of 1,787 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ferrum College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Ferrum, Virginia, with 724 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Ferrum College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Ferrum College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Ferrum College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,521 a year at Ferrum College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Ferrum College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Ferrum College admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How selective is Ferrum College?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Ferrum College admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Ferrum College's acceptance rate?
Ferrum College's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,590 of 1,787 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Ferrum College?
Ferrum College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Ferrum College?
A lot: Ferrum College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Ferrum College test optional?
Yes. Ferrum College considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Ferrum College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,521 a year at Ferrum College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Ferrum College require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Ferrum College doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Ferrum College look at legacy status?
No. Ferrum College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Ferrum College?
Yes. Ferrum College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Ferrum College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Ferrum CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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