Outcomes at Ferrum
Graduation Rate
31.90%
Transfer-out Rate
36.96%
Retention Rate
64.00%
The graduation rate at Ferrum College is 31.90% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. 126 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 395 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 8.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 36.96% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 64% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Ferrum College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Ferrum College. 126 students have completed and 146 students have transferred out to other institutes.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 395 | 395 |
| Completers | 126 (31.90%) | 126 |
| Transfer-out | 146 (36.96%) | 146 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 123 (31.14%) | 123 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 94 students have completed in 4 years and additional 23 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 94 (23.80%) |
41 (16.94%) |
53 (34.64%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 23 (5.82%) |
13 (5.37%) |
10 (6.54%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 9 (2.28%) |
5 (2.07%) |
4 (2.61%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31.90% (126/395) | 24.38% (59/242) | 43.79% (67/153) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20.00% (1/5) | 0.00% (0/2) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 22.97% (34/148) | 17.20% (16/93) | 32.73% (18/55) |
| Hispanic | 16.67% (3/18) | 16.67% (2/12) | 16.67% (1/6) |
| White | 43.82% (78/178) | 34.91% (37/106) | 56.94% (41/72) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 34.62% (9/26) | 23.08% (3/13) | 46.15% (6/13) |