Ferrum College
Admissions
Interested in attending Ferrum College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Ferrum College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Ferrum College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Ferrum accepted 76% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 1,671 people applied and 1,277 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Ferrum College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Ferrum College, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Ferrum College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Ferrum considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Ferrum College?
Grades
Students who recently attended Ferrum College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.13.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Ferrum is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Ferrum College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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