About Ferris State University
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
13,250
Website
www.ferris.edu/Accreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
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.
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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.
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The acceptance rate is 81%.
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The graduation rate is 43% and the retention rate is 75%.
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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
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There are various Bachelor degree and Masters degree programs which can be pursued online with flexibility, by attending the classes at any time.
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There are some unique programs like Applied Health Sciences, Dental Hygiene, Automotive Management, Respiratory Therapy and many others which are available online.
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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.
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The university's campus is a safe place as it has a great security.
Rankings
According to the US news report, the university is provided with the following rankings:
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The university is ranked between 293-381 in 'National Universities'
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Secured 285th position in 'Top Performers on Social Mobility'
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The university is positioned at 110th in 'Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs'
Admissions
Application Deadline
N/A
Acceptance Rate
81%
SAT Range
940 - 1170
ACT Range
19 - 26
Application Fee
N/A
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
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.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$13,097
Average Annual Cost
$12,068
Books And Supplies
$859
Other Fees
$482
Room And Board
$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.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
76%
Part-Time Retention Rate
61%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$78
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Criminal Justice and Corrections
474 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
334 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
210 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
198 Graduates
Industrial Production Technologies/...
172 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...
170 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
155 Graduates
Precision Metal Working
118 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
113 Graduates
Biology, General
97 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
95 Graduates
Marketing
81 Graduates
Social Work
78 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Clin...
73 Graduates
Quality Control and Safety Technolo...
72 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
68 Graduates
Graphic Communications
63 Graduates
Environmental Control Technologies/...
60 Graduates
Specialized Sales, Merchandising an...
60 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
57 Graduates
Construction Engineering Technologi...
52 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
52 Graduates
Construction Management
51 Graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied...
50 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
49 Graduates
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...
48 Graduates
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintena...
45 Graduates
Biological and Physical Sciences
41 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
40 Graduates
Psychology, General
34 Graduates
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...
33 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
31 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
30 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
29 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
26 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technologies...
25 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
25 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
25 Graduates
Architectural Engineering Technolog...
24 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
23 Graduates
Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...
23 Graduates
Manufacturing Engineering
23 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
23 Graduates
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance...
21 Graduates
Culinary Arts and Related Services
20 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
20 Graduates
Engineering-Related Technologies
19 Graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Tel...
18 Graduates
General Sales, Merchandising and Re...
16 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
15 Graduates
Surveying Engineering
15 Graduates
Audiovisual Communications Technolo...
13 Graduates
Biotechnology
12 Graduates
Civil Engineering Technologies/Tech...
12 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
9 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
9 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
8 Graduates
Legal Support Services
8 Graduates
Physical Science Technologies/Techn...
8 Graduates
Political Science and Government
6 Graduates
Chemistry
4 Graduates
Insurance
4 Graduates
Systems Engineering
4 Graduates
Business Operations Support and Ass...
3 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
3 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences a...
3 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
3 Graduates
History
3 Graduates
International Business
3 Graduates
Sociology
3 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
2 Graduates
Journalism
2 Graduates
Public Health
1 Graduates
Real Estate
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
11,896
Socio-Economic Diversity
36%
Part-time
32%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
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
No
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
11
Sports Club
39
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 Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
No
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,500/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$44,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$125 - 321
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$9,384
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,130
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$8,109
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,199
Average Grant & Scholarship by 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.
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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.
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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.
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Tuition Incentive Program is a State Aid offered to the students who are residents of Michigan.
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There are some Institutional Aids offered to the students such as Founder's Scholarship, President's Scholarship, Provost's Scholarship, and Dean's Scholarship.
