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Ferris State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Michigan

Ferris State University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
91.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹13,88,127Out-of-state
Students
8,106Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

About

Ferris State University (FSU or Ferris) is a public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1884 as Big Rapids Industrial School by Woodbridge N. Ferris and became a public institution in 1950. The university also has a satellite campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Ferris is classified among "D/PU: Doctoral Universities – Doctoral/Professional Universities". Over 10,000 students study on its main campus, at one of the 19 off-campus locations across the state, or online. Two- and four-year degrees are offered through eight academic colleges and graduate degrees from six. Ferris grants professional doctoral degrees via its engineering, business, optometry and pharmacy colleges and a multidisciplinary doctorate of education in community college leadership.
The Ferris State Bulldogs compete in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in all sports except men's ice hockey, in which the team is part of the NCAA Division I Central Collegiate Hockey Association.

Admissions planning estimate

91.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 56.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 80.58%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 80.6% (7,694/9,548; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

91 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 12,460
Offered a place 11,387
Enrolled 1,677

14.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite890-1120
4001600
ACT composite20-24
136

What a year costs

₹25,48,375 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹13,88,127
  • Housing₹10,76,649
  • Books & supplies₹83,599
Sticker price ₹25,48,375
After aid (average) ₹8,10,070

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹13,88,127
Out-of-state ₹13,88,127

Average aid awarded: ₹8,57,599 a year.

Outcomes and support

77.6%
Retention
46.9%
Graduation
68%
Get financial aid
7%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 72.7%
African American 10.4%
Hispanic 7.1%
Unknown 3.4%
Multiracial 2.7%
Asian 1.7%
Native American 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

9 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Transfer
  • Terminal
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Doctoral degree - other

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biotechnologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Construction Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Insurancebachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Manufacturing Engineeringbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Surveying Engineeringbachelor
Systems Engineeringbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate91.39%
Total Applicants12460
Admitted Applicants11387
Enrolled Applicants1677
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %890
SAT Composite 75th %1120
ACT Composite 25th %20
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹13,88,127
Out-of-State Tuition₹13,88,127
Average Housing Cost₹10,76,649
Books & Supplies₹83,599
Average Net Price₹8,10,070
Students Receiving Aid68%
Average Aid Awarded₹8,57,599
Out-of-State Students7%

Student Body Diversity

African American10.36%
Asian1.68%
Hispanic7.13%
White72.69%
Multiracial2.69%
Native American0.86%
Pacific Islander0.06%
International1.16%
Unknown Race3.37%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate46.87%
Retention Rate77.62%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates8106

Contact

Street Address1201 S State St Css 201
ZIP Code49307
Phone(231) 591-2100
Websitehttps://www.ferris.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/