Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003711
- Phone: (757) 789-1789
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
73.16%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$22,790Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Ferrum College (ESCC)
29300 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA
Ferrum College is a nonprofit private university that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Ferrum, VA, in a predominantly rural area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Approximately 1,500 students are enrolled yearly at Ferrum College.
Areas of study available at Ferrum College include but are not limited to:
- Security And Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Education
- Public Administration And Social Services
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Very common test scores among applicants accepted to this school are within the range of 16 to 21 for the ACT exam, or 780 to 980 for the SAT exam. 78% of those students that apply are admitted to Ferrum College, of which 26% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at ferrum.edu.
Tuition is approximately $29,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.
The mascot for Ferrum College is the "Panthers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
Students may visit the school's http://www.ferrum.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates ESCC accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Ferrum College is around 1,100 students. The student body is made up of 100% undergraduate students and 37% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $39,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $710 to $850 per unit
- The average estimated cost for on campus housing and meals is listed to be around $14,000, the amount includes nineteen meals per week
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $24,415 |
Receiving Student Loans | 86% | $6,500 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Ferrum College may provide services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Ferrum College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Old Dominion Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Old Dominion Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Old Dominion Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Equestrian
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Ferrum College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Agriculture (B)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Social Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Ferrum College.
- Roanoke College in Newport News, VA (26 miles away)
- Hollins University in Hampton, VA (30 miles away)
- Guilford College in Greensboro, NC (58 miles away)
- Randolph College in Ashland, VA (59 miles away)
- Bennett College for Women in Belmont, NC (61 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Visit the main Virginia colleges & universities profile page
- Browse our list of private colleges in Virginia
- See if these other Christian Colleges in Virginia may interest you?
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003711
- Phone: (757) 789-1789
- School Homepage