Student Population Overview
Ferrum College educates a diverse community of 855 students, with 835 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 20 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
855
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Ferrum College has a predominantly full-time student body with 89% of students being full-time and 11% being part-time, totaling 855 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
89% Full-Time
11% Part-Time
765
Full-Time Students
90
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
98% Undergraduate
2% Graduate
835
Undergraduate
20
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Ferrum College, the majority of students fall in the 18-19 age range with 319 students, but also includes 31 students in the Under 18 range, 288 students in the 20-21 range, 176 students in the 22-24 range, 21 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 14 students in the 25+ age group, with 6 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Ferrum College has more men than women with 342 female students and 493 male students enrolled.
Men
493
58%
Women
342
40%
Geographic Origin
Ferrum College has 67% (153 students) from in-state Virginia, 33% (77 students) from out-of-state.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
230
New students this year
Campus Location
Ferrum, Virginia
Rural: Distant