A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Ferrum College are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
52%
|
| Black |
34%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 40% more male students than female students enrolled at Ferrum College with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Ferrum College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
58%
|
| Women |
42%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
499
|
| Women |
356
|
Ferrum College serves a low number of students outside of Virginia, with 64 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
64%
|
| Out of State |
34%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
48% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 3.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232089 IPEDS survey data for Ferrum College.
Last updated February 24, 2024