Ferris State University
1201 S State St
Big Rapids MI 49307
(231) 591-2000
General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Distant
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
13,532 (12,250 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
72% / 28%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
50% / 50%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
95% / 5%
- In-State / Out-of-State
95% / 5%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$9,480
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$16,770
- Room & Board$8,940
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
84%
- Average Financial Aid Package$14,103
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$29,278
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants11,767
- Students Admitted
6,524
(55%)
- Students Enrolled2,139
(18%)
- Average High School GPA3.18
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-24
See More About Admissions »
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Accounting
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Accounting and Finance
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Finance, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
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Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Information Resources Management/CIO Training
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Marketing Research
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Office Management and Supervision
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Real Estate
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Selling Skills and Sales Operations
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Advertising
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Communications technologies/technicians and support services
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Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
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Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
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Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
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Printing Management
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Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Systems Security
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Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
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Information Technology
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Education, Other
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Health Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Technical Teacher Education
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
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Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
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CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
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Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
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Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
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Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
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Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
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Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
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Quality Control Technology/Technician
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Surveying Technology/Surveying
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Telecommunications Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Technical and Business Writing
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Child Care and Support Services Management
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
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Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
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Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
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Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
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Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing, Other
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Optometry (OD)
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Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
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Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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Mathematics and statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
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Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
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Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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Personal and culinary services
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Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
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Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Precision production
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Tool and Die Technology/Technician
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Welding Technology/Welder
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Science technologies/technicians
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Chemical Technology/Technician
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Social sciences
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Commercial and Advertising Art
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Design and Applied Arts, Other
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Graphic Design
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Industrial Design
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Music Management and Merchandising
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Painting
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Photography
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Sculpture
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants11,767
- Students Admitted
6,524
(55%)
- Students Enrolled2,139
(18%)
- Average High School GPA3.18
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-24
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$30
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline08/01
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$9,480
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$16,770
- Room & Board$8,940
- Books & Supplies$1,100
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$316
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$559
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid84%
- Average Financial Aid Package$14,103
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$29,278
- Federal Grants31%$3,544
- Pell Grants30%$2,828
- Other Federal Grants15%$1,497
- State & Local Grants60%$2,101
- Institutional Grants49%$3,578
- Federal Loans67%$4,086
- Non-Federal Loans22%$9,165
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