Ferrum College Admission Requirements
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Ferrum College Admission Overview
Ferrum College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Ferrum College admitted 89% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.14 GPA (B) and SAT 880-1100. Ferrum College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Ferrum College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Ferrum College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Ferrum College
Acceptance Rate
The Ferrum College acceptance rate is 89%. Last year, 1,590 of 1,787 applicants were admitted. That is the 28th lowest acceptance rate in Virginia.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Ferrum College and can you get accepted?
Ferrum College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Ferrum College typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.14. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Ferrum College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.14Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
BAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.14
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Ferrum College typically have around a 3.14 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Ferrum College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #36 in Virginia for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Ferrum College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
880-1100Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
-25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 455
- Math 425
- Composite 880
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 580
- Math 520
- Composite 1100
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Ferrum College typically score around a 990 SAT (middle 50% 880–1100) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 38th percentile nationally. Ferrum College ranks #35 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 880 to 1100
SAT policy
Ferrum College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 990 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Ferrum College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Ferrum College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2026 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Sep 15, 2026Days left to Apply
15Applicants have 15 days left until the Fall 2026 term applications are due on Sep 15, 2026.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Ferrum College is $25.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Ferrum College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 89% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.14 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (880-1100); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232089.
GPA calculator: Ferrum College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026