Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 84.3%
- Average SAT
- 1,005
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 900–1,110
- Total Enrollment
- 745
Admissions Overview
Ferrum College has open admission with an 84% acceptance rate. Most applicants who meet basic requirements will gain admission. The middle 50% of students score between 900 and 1110 on the SAT, with an average of 1005. These scores reflect the college's commitment to providing opportunities for students with varied academic backgrounds. The school draws 71% of its students from Virginia and maintains strong ties to rural communities. Ferrum seeks students interested in hands-on learning, particularly those drawn to agriculture, equestrian studies, and outdoor recreation. The college values students who want close faculty relationships and appreciate a tight-knit campus community in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.