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Ferris State University

Ferris State University is a medium, public institution located in Big Rapids, mi. Ferris State University offers undergraduate degrees in 182 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 8,390 undergraduates
cost $13,608 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Ferris State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.9%
SAT score average 1032
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Ferris State University is known for one of its top majors: Criminal Justice and Corrections. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Engineering and Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Criminal Justice and Corrections
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Design and Applied Arts
Graphic Communications

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $13,608
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,268
Books & supplies $836
Other expenses $2,496
Cost of attendance* $27,208
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $27,208 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $13,608
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,268
Books & supplies $836
Other expenses $2,496
Cost of attendance* $27,208
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $27,208 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Ferris State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,390, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

N/A

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251
phone N/A
address www.ferris.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Ferris State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Ferris State University?

Ferris State University is located in Big Rapids, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at Ferris State University? 

The acceptance rate for Ferris State University is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for Ferris State University?

The average high school GPA for Ferris State University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Ferris State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Ferris State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $108,832.

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