About Ferrum College

Founded in 1913, Ferrum College is a private liberal arts institution grounded in faith, offering a variety of liberal arts and professional programs, including Agriculture, Business, Criminal Justice, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Health and Human Performance, Paramedics, Teacher Education, and Nursing. The College also offers numerous graduate programs, including Athletic Coaching, Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Clinical Nurse Leader, Curriculum and Instruction, Psychology, and Teacher Leadership and Athletic Coaching. Situated on over 700 acres of the Blue Ridge Mountains and bordered by lakes, rivers, and state parks, Ferrum College provides an exceptional educational experience in a setting of remarkable natural beauty.

At Ferrum College, experiential learning is central to the student experience. From their first year, students engage directly in hands-on opportunities within their fields, acquiring practical skills that support and expand classroom education. The College’s 100+-acre farm, which features livestock, hydroponics, and aquaponics, acts as a living laboratory, especially for students in agricultural and environmental programs, making Ferrum College the only private college in Virginia offering an academic program in agricultural science.

This early and sustained engagement builds both competence and confidence, preparing graduates for strong outcomes. Ferrum College students start with promise and leave with purpose. They benefit from close mentorship by faculty and staff and a highly personalized educational environment, leading to successful career placement and graduate school acceptance, including a 100% acceptance rate for students applying to graduate and professional schools. Through this integrated approach, Ferrum College equips students to lead meaningful, impactful lives in their careers and communities.

Ferrum College students stand out for their dedication to service and community involvement, as reflected in the College’s motto: “Not Self, but Others.”

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