Ferrum College Acceptance Rate
Ferrum, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,483
- Admitted
- 1,483
- Yield
- 16.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Ferrum College's acceptance rate has risen from 73.3% in 2014–15 to 100% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 3,286 to 1,483 (-55%) over that period.
Its 100% rate makes Ferrum College more selective than about 0% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
Ferrum College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 16.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,286 | 2,409 | 73.3% | 505 |
| 2015–16 | 3,020 | 2,203 | 72.9% | 429 |
| 2016–17 | 3,327 | 2,396 | 72% | 460 |
| 2017–18 | 3,228 | 2,322 | 71.9% | 364 |
| 2018–19 | 3,927 | 2,961 | 75.4% | 425 |
| 2019–20 | 3,770 | 2,758 | 73.2% | 355 |
| 2020–21 | 3,206 | 2,431 | 75.8% | 293 |
| 2021–22 | 1,671 | 1,277 | 76.4% | 220 |
| 2022–23 | 1,452 | 1,224 | 84.3% | 238 |
| 2023–24 | 1,483 | 1,483 | 100% | 242 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 610 | 610 | 100% |
| Men | 873 | 873 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 455–580 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 425–520 |
How Ferrum College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Ferrum College's acceptance rate?
Ferrum College's acceptance rate is 100% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,483 admitted of 1,483 applicants).
Is Ferrum College test optional?
Ferrum College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Ferrum College?
Ferrum College received 1,483 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,483.
What SAT score do you need for Ferrum College?
Admitted students at Ferrum College typically scored 455–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 425–520 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Ferrum College getting harder to get into?
Ferrum College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.3% in 2014–15 to 100% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ferrum.edu/.