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Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI
University Website: www.ferris.edu/
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Ferris State University (FSU, Ferris) is a public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1884 as the Big Rapids Industrial School by Woodbridge Nathan Ferris, an educator from New England who later served as governor of the State of Michigan and finally in the US Senate where he remained until his death in 1928. The school was noteworthy at its time for accepting female students beginning with its first graduating class. It is also the only public university in Michigan to be founded by an individual.

Today Ferris is the ninth largest university in the state with 14,381 students studying on its main campus, at one of the 18 off-campus locations across the state, or online. The focus of education is on preparing students for successful careers. Two- and four-year degrees are offered through ten academic colleges and graduate degrees from six. Ferris grants professional doctorate degrees via its optometry and pharmacy colleges and a doctorate of education in community college leadership through the College of Professional and Technological Studies.

The school is known for its high rate of employment amongst graduates, its faculty-student ratio of 1:15, and that classes are taught by professional instructors, not graduate assistants.

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Fast Facts

  • Public, Four or more years
  • 13865 students
  • $16,770.00 avg tuition

1201 S State St
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251
(231) 591-2000

Areas of Study:

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Personal And Culinary Services
  • Physical Sciences
  • Precision Production
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts
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Ferris State University

Statistics:
Applied 10,597
Admitted 5,805 55%
Enrolled total 2,006
Full Time: 1,954
Part Time 52
standards:
Test 25th % 75th %
SAT Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite 18 24
ACT English 17 23
ACT Math 17 24
ACT Writing
retention / graduation:
Retention rate 68%
4-year graduation rate 15%
6-year graduation rate 37%
requirements:
Open Admissions Policy No
Secondary School GPA Required
Secondary School Rank Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School Record Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores Required
TOEFL Required
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
credit:
AP Credits Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Ferris State University

Tuition In-District In-State Out-Of-State
Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition $9,480.00 $9,480.00 $16,770.00
Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour $316.00 $316.00 $559.00
Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,650.00 $7,650.00 $11,466.00
Full Time Graduate Required Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour $425.00 $425.00 $637.00
Expenses On-Campus Off-Campus
(without family)
Off-Campus
(with family)
Room and Board $8,940.00
Other Expenses $2,002.00
Additional Fees
Undergraduate Application Fee $0.00
Graduate Application Fee $0.00
Books and Supplies $1,100.00
Financial Aid
Percent receiving aid 93%
Percent receiving grant aid 77%
Avg amount of grant aid $5,875.00
Percent receiving student loan aid 75%
Avg amount of student loan aid $7,138.00

Ferris State University

Programs and majors Associate's Bachelor's Master's Doctorate
AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES
Ornamental Horticulture X
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Biochemistry X
Biology/Biological Sciences, General X
Biotechnology X
Environmental Biology X
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
Accounting X
Accounting and Finance X
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping X X
Business Administration and Management, General X X X
Business/Commerce, General X
Construction Management X
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies X
Finance, General X
Hospitality Administration/Management, General X
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations X
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management X
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General X
International Business/Trade/Commerce X
Marketing/Marketing Management, General X
Operations Management and Supervision X
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Advertising X
Public Relations/Image Management X
Speech Communication and Rhetoric X
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects X
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production X
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design X
Printing Management X
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician X
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Information Technology X X X
EDUCATION
Art Teacher Education X
Biology Teacher Education X
Business Teacher Education X
Chemistry Teacher Education X
Curriculum and Instruction X
Elementary Education and Teaching X X
English/Language Arts Teacher Education X
History Teacher Education X
Mathematics Teacher Education X
Secondary Education and Teaching X
Social Studies Teacher Education X
Technical Teacher Education X X
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician X
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician X
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician X
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician X
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician X
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician X
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician X
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology X
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician X
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other X X
Industrial Technology/Technician X
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician X
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician X X
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician X X
Quality Control Technology/Technician X
Surveying Technology/Surveying X X
Telecommunications Technology/Technician X
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
English Composition X
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other X
Speech and Rhetorical Studies X X
Technical and Business Writing X
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
Child Care and Support Services Management X X
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist X
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician X
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist X
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician X
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator X
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician X
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General X
Health/Health Care Administration/Management X X
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other X
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist X
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist X X
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) X
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) X
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist X
HISTORY
History, General X
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration X X
Criminal Justice/Police Science X X
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
Legal Assistant/Paralegal X
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
General Studies X
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other X X
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
Applied Mathematics, General X
MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician X
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician X
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician X X
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician X
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Biological and Physical Sciences X
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General X
PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager X
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Chemistry, General X
PRECISION PRODUCTION
Tool and Die Technology/Technician X
Welding Technology/Welder X
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology, General X
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
Public Administration X
Social Work X
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
Chemical Technology/Technician X
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Political Science and Government, General X
Sociology X
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation X
Commercial and Advertising Art X X
Design and Applied Arts, Other X
Design and Visual Communications, General X
Fine/Studio Arts, General X X
Graphic Design X X
Illustration X
Industrial and Product Design X
Interior Design X
Metal and Jewelry Arts X
Music Management and Merchandising X
Painting X
Photography X
Sculpture X
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