Ferrum College is a private liberal arts college in Ferrum, Virginia's Blue Ridge foothills, founded in 1913 by the United Methodist Church. It offers 40+ majors emphasizing experiential learning in environmental science, business, recreation leadership, and teacher education. Students rave about small classes, supportive professors, outdoor adventures, and tight-knit Panther community.

State

Virginia

Student Population

800

Acceptance Rate

96%

GPA Range

2.7-3.0

SAT Range

890-1100

Common Majors

Environmental Science, Business, Criminal Justice, Teacher Education

"Plow Day's tractor parade starts semester but rural isolation kills weekend plans. We do Blue Ridge hiking traditions and Farm-to-Cafeteria harvests, though WiFi drops during rain. Commuter parking fills by 8 AM. Panther Pal dorm pairings bond freshmen."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$27,400–$28,600

Conference

Conference Carolinas

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

77-78

Avg Women's Scores

82-88

Men's Team Notes

Ferrum men’s golf averaged about 77–78 per player per round, with team totals near 310–314 over four counting scores. The Panthers posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, competed in tightly packed ODAC‑style events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Ferrum women’s golf likely averaged about 82–88 per player per round, with team totals often in the 330s–350s per 18 holes. The Panthers turned in frequent 80s and 90s, fielded a developing roster, and gradually tightened their low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Adam Crawford

Women's Coach

Erick Cox

Men's Email

adcrawford@ferrum.edu

Women's Email

edcox@ferrum.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Adam Crawford joined the Ferrum College athletic staff initially as Head Men’s Golf Coach and Assistant Women's Basketball Coach in the summer of 2010, then rejoined the staff in September 2025. During his first stint as Ferrum's golf coach from 2010-18, Crawford improved Ferrum over 100 spots in Golfstat national rankings with a consistent ranking between #27 and #50 and had two golfers combine to earn three All-America honors. Ferrum won seven tournaments under Crawford and two of his golfers, Brandon Bailey (2017) and Lance Keiser (2018), qualified for the NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships.

Women's Coach Bio

Erick Cox, Ferrum class of 2013, serves as head women's golf coach. He leads the Panthers in ODAC competition, building on prior staff directory listings for both programs. Cox focuses on program development in Ferrum, Virginia, supporting NCAA Division II student-athletes.