Ferrum College Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
41%
Female Students
0%
International
14
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Ferrum College has a diverse student body with 48% 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
50.9%(416)
Hispanic
6.7%(55)
African American
19.0%(155)
Asian
0.6%(5)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(3)
Two or More Races
5.1%(42)
Unknown
17.3%(141)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment855
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%(493)
Women
41.0%(342)

Gender Statistics

Men493

58% of total enrollment

Women342

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Ferrum College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 73% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.7%(31)
18-19
38.2%(319)
20-21
34.5%(288)
22-24
21.1%(176)
25+
2.5%(21)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
30.0%(6)
25+
70.0%(14)

Age Diversity Insights

73%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

2%

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 67% in-state residents, 33% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
66.5%(153)
Out-of-State
33.5%(77)

Regional Representation

In-State153

67% of student body

Out-of-State77

33% of student body

States Represented

14 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

41%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age