Ferrum College
About
Nestled in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Ferrum College is best known for its scenic 1,111-acre campus and its deeply rooted commitment to hands-on, experiential learning. The college's strongest academic pathways include highly regarded programs in environmental science, agriculture, and criminal justice, all of which utilize the surrounding natural landscape as an active classroom. Campus life is defined by a close-knit, supportive community where students engage in NCAA Division III athletics, outdoor recreation, and meaningful service projects guided by the school motto, "Not Self, But Others." A key distinctive feature of the Ferrum experience is the Titmus Agricultural Center and working campus farm, which offer undergraduate students rare opportunities to conduct real-world research and gain practical career skills starting in their very first semester.
Wikipedia:Ferrum College is a private college in Ferrum, Virginia. The college was established in 1913 as the "Ferrum Training School" for primary and secondary education to serve the mountain communities of rural Southwest Virginia.
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Ferrum College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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