Ferrum College

Ferrum College is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Ferrum, Virginia, in a distant rural setting. It enrolls 989 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 34.17 out of 100. The college reports a completion rate of 29% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 59% (IPEDS 2023).

Ferrum College offers associate-level programs in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. These programs provide students with foundational credentials in two high-demand fields: healthcare and cybersecurity.

Situated in the Blue Ridge foothills of southwestern Virginia, Ferrum College serves students in a rural region where access to higher education credentials can be limited. Its associate offerings in nursing and information security provide practical pathways for students seeking career-focused credentials in a residential campus environment.