2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$22,278
Net Price
76%
Admitted
17%
Enrolled
34%
Graduation Rate
12/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Ferrum College
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 869. In 2021, there were 10 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
10
Total Enrollment
869
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Ferrum College offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
General Psychology | 4 |
Social Work | 6 |
Total Graduates | 10 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 1,671 students applied to the Ferrum College. The university admitted 76% and 17% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Virginia universities is 9,148. On average, all Virginia institutions admit 75% and 20% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Ferrum College students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 57%. Compared to all Virginia four or more years colleges, the percentage is 76%.
The overall graduation rate for Ferrum College is 34%, compared to 60% for all Virginia universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 36%.
Compare Ferrum to Virginia Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Ferrum College to the average of all Virginia four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
Ferrum
1,671
Applicants
76%
Percent Admitted
17%
Percent Enrolled
57%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
34%
Graduation Rate
VA Colleges
9,148
Applicants
75%
Percent Admitted
20%
Percent Enrolled
76%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 62 or 63% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 36 or 37% part-time faculty members employed at Ferrum College. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 62 or 63%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
Ferrum
12 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
63%
Percent Full-Time
37%
Percent Part-Time
63%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
VA Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
62%
Percent Full-Time
38%
Percent Part-Time
60%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Ferrum College the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $36,480, and the average cost for books and supplies is $800.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $10,800 and the average cost for graduate fees is $200.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Ferrum College in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Ferrum College | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $12,400 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,050 |
Total Living Expenses | $15,450 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $36,480 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $800 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $52,730 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $10,800 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $200 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $11,000 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Ferrum College is $22,278. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Ferrum College to all Virginia universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
Ferrum
$52,730
Cost to Attend
$40,745
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$22,278
Net Price
VA Colleges
$39,837
Cost to Attend
$18,288
Average Financial Aid
89%
Percent Receiving Aid
$21,389
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 291 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 937 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $40,745.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 937 | $40,745 |
Pell Grants | 525 | $5,048 |
Federal Student Loans | 771 | $7,152 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Ferrum College to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
Ferrum
937
Grant or Scholarship Aid
42%
Grants or Scholarships
525
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
771
Federal Student Loans
35%
Federal Student Loans
VA Colleges
4,309
Grant or Scholarship Aid
47%
Grants or Scholarships
2,066
Number of Pell Grants
22%
Pell Grants
2,863
Federal Student Loans
31%
Federal Student Loans
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