Ferrum College Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$25
Acceptance Rate
84.30%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.44%
Freshmen Enrollment
238
SAT Scores
1,010
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,452 students have applied and 1,224 students have allowed to admit to Ferrum College (Acceptance rate: 84.30%). Ferrum's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.44 % where 238 students have finally enrolled out of 1,224 admitted students.
Ferrum acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The Art Institute of Virginia Beach and South University-Virginia Beach, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 1.06%).
Ferrum enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 100.00%).
How to Apply to Ferrum College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Ferrum. Ferrum offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.ferrum.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.ferrum.edu/admission/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.ferrum.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.ferrum.edu/financial-aid/tuition-net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.ferrum.edu/financial-aid/veterans-benefits/ |
| Athletic | www.ferrum.edu/academic-affairs/institutional-research-effectiveness/heoa-disclosures-student-consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | www.ferrum.edu/academic-affairs/carter-center-for-academic-success/accessibility-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Ferrum and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Ferrum College is 1,010. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrum College | 1,010 | 0 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,095 | 66 |
SAT Score by Subject
At Ferrum College, 26 students submitted SAT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,010 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 470 | 510 | 560 |
| Mathematics | 430 | 500 | 550 |
| Total | 900 | 1,010 | 1,110 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
Ferrum Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Ferrum College. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |