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Ferrum College Ferrum, VA

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Campus Life
Colleges » By State » Virginia » Ferrum College » Campus Life

Campus Size

Small Campus
1,474
Total Undergrads
Including 26 Part-time
566
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 1 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
47% Women
53% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (with football)

USA South Athletic Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
Baseball 38 - - -
Basketball 19 13 - Yes
Cheerleading/Dance Team 2 16 - -
Football 111 - - -
Golf 8 - - -
Lacrosse 43 18 - -
Soccer 27 18 - Yes
Softball - 22 - Yes
Swimming 12 15 - -
Tennis 8 10 - -
Track and Field, X-Country 5 4 - -
Volleyball - 15 - Yes
Wrestling 35 - Yes -
Dance - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - - Yes
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Kayaking - - Yes -
Mountaineering/Climbing - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0.2%
Black/non-Hispanic 23.9%
Hispanic 3.0%
Non-resident alien 0.7%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 3.8%
Two or more races 3.3%
White/non-Hispanic 64.8%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 5%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 15 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Radio Station
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 2
Liquor Law Violation 4
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 1
Property Crime 8

Notable Alumni

  • Brigadier General Burdett Thompson, '82, was elected one of 40 out of 4400 possible candidates for Brigadier General. He holds three master's degrees and served in Korea, Panama, and Iraq. His past assignments include ranger, paratrooper, and two prominent airborne divisions -- the 82nd and the 101st. Thompson's current assignment is at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, where he will serve as assistant division commander for the 25th Infantry Division.
  • Billy Wagner, '94, was employed as a professional baseball player. He played for the Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Houston Astros. He is now operating Second Chance Learning Foundation, Inc., where students have a chance to be successful.
  • Carrie Smith Schmidt, '82, is employed by HUD - Department of Housing and Urban Development as Field Office Director.
  • Honorable Joan Ziglar, '82, is employed by the City of Martinsville as the Commonwealth Attorney.
  • Wilson Paine, '07, is employed by Appalachian Regional Commission as a program analyst. He went on from Ferrum to get his master's degree at Harvard University.
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Anneleisse from Castle Rock, CO
  • 4
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  • “All dorms are decent but obviously upper clansmen have first choice. Compared to other colllages I visisted Ferrum had the best living conditions. (I visited big schools ex. UM, CSU)…”

  • Apr-29-2012 » Read More
  • Mark from Clifton, VA
  • 2
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  • “The dorms are old and run down. There are few activities related to the dorm. The views can be beautiful however, overlooking the lake and mountains.…”

  • Apr-15-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Jaimon from CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD
  • Apr-30-2013 I am a current student here

    The food could be better, but you do have the option of eating at Subway or Papa John's. If you get tired of that you can go into town, there is a variety of places to eat.

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  • 3
  • Miki2012 from District Heights, MD
  • Feb-19-2013 I am a current student here

    They have there moments but its not always good. Though its something to eat. And get the 10 means per week. Trust me, no matter the schedule you have you are not eating 3 or 2 meals a day.

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  • 4
  • Brooke from Rocky Mount, VA
  • Nov-14-2012 I am a current student here

    Over all the food served within the campus is fairly well prepared. Although, every Monday they have Macaroni as a choice. I myself love Mac and cheese, but Ferrum's brand will literally send you to the bathroom for approximately 10 times longer than the amount of time it takes you to eat it. Word to the wise, eat with caution!

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  • 3
  • Zachary from Scotland, MD
  • Oct-04-2012 I am a current student here

    The food is varied every night but they do always have rice and beans every night. I like how they get fruits and veggies from the Agriculture program on campus or from local farms.

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  • 2
  • Brianna from Fredericksburg, VA
  • Aug-17-2012 I am a current student here

    The Dining Hall is a hit and miss, some days its good and other days it not so great. We do have Subway and Papa John's in the Panther's Den, but you'll get tired of eating there eventually. I highly advised going grocery shopping at Wal-mart.

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  • 5
  • Kasey from Ridgeway, VA
  • Jul-26-2012 I am a current student here

    Ferrum has an on-campus Starbucks, Papa Johns and Subway as well as a great dining room facility with excellent selections.

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  • 3
  • Eboni from Cary, NC
  • Jul-17-2012 I am a current student here

    The food is okay on certain days in the cafe. You also get a good amount to spend at subway or papa johns. There are also different things on campus that you can get for lunch.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Brianna from Fredericksburg, VA
  • Aug-17-2012 I am a current student here

    There are a few sororities and fraternities, but its not much. There are frats parties being through right off campus every other friday. Its not much, but its something to do.

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  • 0
  • Eboni from Cary, NC
  • May-12-2012 I am a current student here

    I am also a part of APO- which is Alpha Phi Omega. There are also a lot of other Greek organizations on campus.

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