| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
620 men, 440 women, 1,060 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
606 men, 424 women, 1,030 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
14 men, 16 women, 30 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
14% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 31.0% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.7% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.1% | Hispanic |
| 56.1% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.4% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 8.4% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 20.6% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.2% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 1.7% | Hispanic |
| 66.2% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.0% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 9.1% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
700 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Ferrum, Virginia |
| Population of city/town: |
1,300 |
| Nearest major city: |
Roanoke, Virginia |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
30 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
90,000 |
| Online campus map: |
www.ferrum.edu/tour/ |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (83%)
- women's dorms (12%)
- single-student apartments (3%)
- married-student apartments (2%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
97% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
82% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
18% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
75% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
100 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Farm museum, agricultural center. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
partially |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
2 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
3 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Iron Blade |
| Number of honor societies: |
7 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
67 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Ferrum Christian Fellowship, Praise Team, Catholic Campus Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African American Student Association |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Admissions Ambassadors, Criminal Justice Club, Coallition for Action Towards Peace, Commuter Student Association, Concert Choir, Dance Club, Ferrum Nature Society, Ferrum Radio.com, Habitat for Humanity, Handbell Ensemble, Jack Tale Players, Agriculture Club, Jazz Ensemble, Kappa Alpha Sigma, Orientation Team, Panther Productions, Philosophy Club, Political Science Association, Recreation Club, Residence Hall Association, Russian Club, Sigma Alpha Kappa, Alpha Phi Omega, Sigma Psi Delta, Social Work Club, Spectrum, Student Activities Committee, Student Goverment Association, Student Virginia Education Association, Students in Free Enterprise, Theta Chi Epsilon, Zeta Theta Epsilon, Wildlife Club, Art Club, Bacchus, Big Buddy/Little Buddy, Chrysalis, Classical Ensemble, Collegiates Ensemble |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Abe Naff,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Vickie Van Kleeck |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Director of Athletics
T. Michael Kinder
Ferrum College
Route 40 West
Ferrum, VA 24088 |
| School colors: |
Black & Gold |
| School mascot: |
Panthers |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
;USA South Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cheerleading | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's football | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cheerleading | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
32% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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Gymnasium, fitness center, weight room |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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Touch football, softball, racquetball, volleyball, ping pong, basketball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Roanoke, VA (40 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Greensboro, NC (60 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Lynchburg, VA (60 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Roanoke, VA (30 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
7% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
14% immediately |
| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
83% within six months of graduation |
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