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Ferrum College
  • 4 Year
  • FERRUM, VA
College
Ferrum College
  • C
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • FERRUM, VA
  • 379 reviews
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    Ferrum College Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    91%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    Poll
    33%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 15 responses
    Poll
    72%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 32 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 23 responses
    • Papa johns
      35%
    • Subway
      35%
    • Ferrum Mercantile
      30%
    39%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 18 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 17 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      24%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      76%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    88%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 24 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 13 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      46%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      31%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      23%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 22 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      27%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      59%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      14%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 34 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      9%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      65%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      26%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball, Wrestling

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 8 responses
    • Sports
      38%
    • When dogs come to the YMCA
      38%
    • Did a 5 k for the YMCA
      13%
    • Folklife festival
      13%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 19 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      5%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      21%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      68%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      5%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 8 responses
    • Springfling
      38%
    • Homecoming
      25%
    • Snowball
      25%
    • Graduation
      13%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    36%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 25 responses
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