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Ferrum College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range900 to 1110
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPA3.14
Acceptance Rate89%

The key signal at Ferrum is not selectivity, but follow-through: admission is accessible, while retention and graduation rates make fit and support worth examining closely. If you submit test scores, aim toward the top of the 900-1110 SAT range so your academics add strength rather than simply meeting the middle.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Ferrum College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Ferrum College is a small rural institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 726. Ferrum has a freshman retention rate of 64% and a 6-year graduation rate of 32%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Location

Ferrum, VA

Undergrad Enrollment726
Freshman Retention64%
SettingRural
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1
Graduation Rate32%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Ferrum College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

September 15

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Ferrum, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year for superscore-focused retakes. Because Ferrum’s Regular Decision deadline is September 15, plan for an August SAT or July ACT as your last practical retake since most fall senior-year tests will be too late.

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What you'll actually pay

Ferrum is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $28,410, and students should submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

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Tuition and Fees$28,410
Room and Board$13,230
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at Grad$24,834

Ferrum College’s tuition and fees plus room and board total $41,640 before financial aid. Because actual costs depend on grants, scholarships, and family financial circumstances, students should focus on net price rather than sticker price. For context, Ferrum graduates leave with an average debt of $24,834.

Student life at Ferrum College

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Radio station
Marching band
Choral groups
Concert band
Jazz band
Pep band
Dance
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Student government
Model UN
International student organization
Campus ministries
Housing

86% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Coed
Men only
Women only
Wellness
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 2% of men join fraternities, and 8% of women join sororities.

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