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Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA ferrum.edu 745 students

Ferrum College's 700-acre campus sits in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Students here enjoy a close-knit community atmosphere, with a strong emphasis on experiential learning. Ferrum is known for its athletic programs, with the football team notably recognized as the "Black Hats," and the campus itself is recognized on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register.

Programs
3
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$34,991
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$38,320
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Ferrum College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 47% of students receive Pell Grants; 75% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $22,257, roughly 42% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $18,607 $74,428
$30K – $48K $18,625 $74,500
$48K – $75K $20,145 $80,580
$75K – $110K $25,397 $101,588
$110K+ $28,515 $114,060
Sticker price (no aid) $38,320 $153,280
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Ferrum College

3 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Criminal Justice
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44
$42,080/yr Moderate 2.3x
Business Administration
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41
$33,795/yr High 1.2x
Subject-Area Teaching
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32
$29,100/yr High 2.2x

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