Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Ferrum College is 84.30% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.44%. 908 men and 544 women applied to Ferrum and 763 men and 461 women students were accepted.
Among them, 155 men and 83 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Ferrum.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,452 | 908 | 544 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,224 | 763 | 461 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 238 | 155 | 83 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84.30% | 84.03% | 84.74% | - | - |
| Yield | 19.44% | 20.31% | 18.00% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 26 students (12% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores
The median SAT score is 1,010 with 510 SAT EBRW and 500 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 560 and the 25th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 550 and 25th percentile is 430 .
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 900 | 1010 | 1110 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 470 | 510 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 500 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 238 first-year students enrolled in Ferrum. The proportion of full-time students is 96.64% and part-time students is 3.36%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 65.13% and women students is 34.87%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Ferrum.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 238 | 155 | 83 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 230 | 149 | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Ferrum. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Ferrum College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $25 for graduate schools of Ferrum College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Ferrum.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Admission Information | www.ferrum.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | www.ferrum.edu/admission/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate |