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Ferris State University - Big Rapids,Michigan

Online Education at Ferris State University

There are various Bachelor degree and Masters degree programs which can be pursued online with flexibility, by attending the classes at any time.
There are some unique programs like Applied Health Sciences, Dental Hygiene, Automotive Management, Respiratory Therapy and many others which are available online.
Using the special program Wintermester, students

81%

Acceptance Rate

$9,384

Avg.Financial Aid

002260

FAFSA Code

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Ferris State University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
www.ferris.edu/
Student Population Number of Students attending College
13,250
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Ferris State University is a public university founded in 1884 by Woodbridge and Helen Ferris, and in the year 1987, it turned into a state university. It is located in Big Rapids, Michigan with 880 acres of campus. It offers 190 educational programs and 31 online programs through various schools. About 84% of the students are presently enrolled in a degree-granting program at the university.

The university contributes to social advancement by building partnerships with business and industry, government bodies, students, alumni, accrediting agencies, and the communities which the university serves.

The university encourages diversity of ideas, cultures, and beliefs. It is focussed on developing the required skills and knowledge and also provides opportunities for success, leadership development, and civic engagement for the students.
The acceptance rate is 81%.
The graduation rate is 43% and the retention rate is 75%.
The student-faculty ratio is 16:1 and the university has a student population of 13,250.
The university accreditation is given by the Higher Learning Commission(HLC).

Online Education at Ferris State University

There are various Bachelor degree and Masters degree programs which can be pursued online with flexibility, by attending the classes at any time.
There are some unique programs like Applied Health Sciences, Dental Hygiene, Automotive Management, Respiratory Therapy and many others which are available online.
Using the special program Wintermester, students can complete the whole coursework in an accelerated manner, or in less than a month for the courses that are available during winter.

Reviews

Students find many opportunities that expose and develop the talents of students by getting them involved in various organizations and clubs.
The university's campus is a safe place as it has a great security.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

2315912000

Fax:

N/A

Address

1201 S State St

Rankings

According to the US news report, the university is provided with the following rankings:

The university is ranked between 293-381 in 'National Universities'
Secured 285th position in 'Top Performers on Social Mobility'
The university is positioned at 110th in 'Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs'

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
FALSE
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
81%
SAT Range
940 - 1170
SAT/ACT
Recommended
ACT Range
19 - 26
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
No

Starting your college is quite exciting for both students as well as parents. Students are excited about the new environment, new friends, new type of learning, exploring much more than they used to do in high school and for parents, it is like a proud feeling that their child is grown up now handling responsibilities and other things.

So the very first step to study at any college or university is to go through the admission process of the college. Every college or university has a different process, different requirements, different scores required to be eligible for it.

Ferris State University has a rolling admissions policy so the student can apply to the university throughout the year.

Students can apply by creating a unique ID at the college official website and complete all the processes step by step. After evaluating the candidate application on the basis of university requirements applications are accepted or rejected. Well, you might get lucky as the acceptance rate of the university is good.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$13,097
Average Annual Cost
$12,068

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$23,651
Other Fees
$482
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$10,042
Budget For Other Expenses
$682

Total One Year Cost

$23,651

As the cost may vary depending upon the type of program the candidate enrolls themselves in. This section gives you an overview information of the average cost of attendance that the student has to bear for one academic year.

The average net price of the university is $13,097 and the average annual tuition fees come around $12,068.

The total one year cost to attend the university is $23,651.

To know the whole breakdown of the one year cost visit the official website or see our program and tuition page.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

76%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

61%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$78

Faculty Overview

56%

Male Professors

44%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

11,896

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

36%

Full-time / Part-time

68% / 32%

Students Gender

Male

47%

US National: 44%

Female

53%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

77%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

Out Of State

93%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$61,041 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

26%

Averege Housing Cost

$5,376/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,518/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,518/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Bulldogs

School Colors

crimson and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf

Total Male Athletes

210

Total Female Athletes

142

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Ice Hockey

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $10,042 per year for living on campus. The average meal plan at FSU costs around $4,518 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 47% male and 53% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$36,500/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$44,500/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$12,000 - $30,958

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$125 - $321

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

94%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,384

Students Receiving Federal Grants

47%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,130

Students Receiving State Aid

28%

Average Aid Per Year

$8,109

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

80%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,199

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$13,702

$30K - $48K

$11,755

$48K - $75K

$8,748

$75K - $110K

$6,405

> $110K

$4,005

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$26,691,230

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$33,248,340

The university offers various financial aids for the students to support them in the form of scholarships, student loans, and grants. The students looking for financial aid must apply for the FAFSA form application. The Ferris State University federal school code is 002260. The university awards more than $163,000,000 for financial aids annually.

Military Aids like Military Veteran Scholarships, Michigan National Guard Tuition Grant, Post 9/11 GI Bill, and many others are offered to the members of Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard and also to those who are discharged from the military.
Federal Work-Study, Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct PLUS Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, and Federal Nursing Student Loan are offered as Federal Aids.
Tuition Incentive Program is a State Aid offered to the students who are residents of Michigan.
There are some Institutional Aids offered to the students such as Founder's Scholarship, President's Scholarship, Provost's Scholarship, and Dean's Scholarship.

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