Ferrum College Demographics & Diversity Overview

52%
Minority Students
41%
Female Students
0%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Ferrum College has a diverse student body with 52% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
47.0%(443)
Hispanic
6.3%(59)
African American
20.4%(192)
Asian
0.5%(5)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
4.8%(45)
Unknown
20.6%(194)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color52%
Total Enrollment989
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Ferrum College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Ferrum College has a gender distribution of 41% female students and 59% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
59.0%(568)
Women
41.0%(394)

Gender Statistics

Men568

57% of total enrollment

Women394

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Ferrum College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.3%(10)
18-19
49.3%(368)
20-21
32.3%(241)
22-24
13.8%(103)
25+
3.3%(25)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
5.0%(1)
22-24
50.0%(10)
25+
45.0%(9)

Age Diversity Insights

63%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

3%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Ferrum College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 69% in-state residents, 31% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
68.8%(163)
Out-of-State
31.2%(74)

Regional Representation

In-State163

69% of student body

Out-of-State74

31% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

52%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

41%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age