| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 473 |
| Black or African American | 292 |
| Hispanic | 68 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 67 |
| Unknown | 18 |
| International | 13 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
The majority of Ferrum College undergraduates are White.