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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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- 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
Ferris State University
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 10,597 | |
| Admitted | 5,805 | 55% |
| Enrolled total | 2,006 | |
| Full Time: | 1,954 | |
| Part Time | 52 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | ||
| SAT Math | ||
| SAT Writing |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT English | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 68% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 15% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 37% |
requirements:
credit:
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100.00 |
| 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 | |||
Ferris State University Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| PGA Diversity Scholarship - Ferris State University | $2500 | Varies |
| John Celestino Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| New Horizon Landscape Scholarship | $1000 | Varies |
| Ferris Faculty Association-Russ Moffett Scholarship | $1000 | Varies |
| American Hotel Foundation Scholarship - Ferris State University | $1000 | Varies |
| Orville Hoffman Scholarship | $900 | Varies |
| Zakov Family Scholarship | $500 | Varies |
| Dr. Mary L. McCorriston Child Development Scholarship | $500 | Varies |
| Dow ICT Scholarship - Ferris State University | $500 | Varies |
| Deiter Weiss Memorial Scholarship | $500 | Varies |
Schools Near Ferris State University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Montcalm Community College | 35.8mi |
| Central Michigan University | 36.4mi |
| Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College | 38.0mi |
| Baker College of Cadillac | 40.4mi |
| Mid Michigan Community College | 40.7mi |
| West Shore Community College | 45.2mi |
| Kuyper College | 45.2mi |
| Alma College | 46.0mi |
| Muskegon Community College | 46.8mi |
| Baker College of Muskegon | 47.1mi |
| University of Phoenix-West Michigan Campus | 47.2mi |
| Cornerstone University | 49.2mi |
| Grand Rapids Community College | 50.7mi |
| Aquinas College | 51.0mi |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | 52.9mi |
