Overview
Student Population
| Location | Big Rapids, Michigan |
| Online | ferris.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Big Rapids, Michigan, Ferris State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 10,284 prospective students applied, and 8,320 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,882 enrolled in the school. 8,916 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,334 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $11,788 plus fees of $0. Ferris State University is ranked 603 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ferris State University is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1170 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.29 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $840 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $9,894 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $672 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,194 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $840 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $9,894 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $672 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,194 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Health Professions | 19% |
| Engineering Technology | 15% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169910 IPEDS survey data for Ferris State University.