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Information Summary
Ranks 367th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
| Full-time Enrollment | 9,602 |
| Total Enrollment | 12,547 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $30 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Big Rapids, MI
| Total Population | 19,166 (11,937 urban / 7,229 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 6,561 (2.42 people per house) |
| Families | 3,736 (2.96 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,409 |
| Pop. — Asian | 390 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 23 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 227 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 17,322 |
| Pop. — Other | 174 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions focus, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (other dominant fields) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Ferris State University?
Ranks 1179th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $7,200 | $7,200 | $14,640 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $142 | $142 | $142 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $270 | $270 | $530 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $8,520 | $8,520 | $16,488 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $355 | $355 | $687 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $16,848 | $16,848 | $23,408 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $7,502 | $7,502 | $14,062 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,502 | $7,502 | $14,062 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Optometry Degree — Tuition | $14,160 | $23,952 |
| Optometry Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Pharmacology Degree — Tuition | $14,160 | $23,952 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $6,090  $6,580 |
$6,090  $6,580 |
$12,178  $13,140 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000  $922 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,800  $7,200 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,024  $2,146 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 8,623 (4,571 male / 4,052 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 6,544 (3,468 male / 3,076 female) |
| Admission rate | 76% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,195 (1,144 male / 1,051 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,895 (1,035 male / 860 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 300 (109 male / 191 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Ferris State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Ferris State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 768th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 88% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 23 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,928 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,668 |
| Board Fee | $3,552 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,300 | 745 |  39% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,500 | 1,143 |  59% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,500 | 947 |  49% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,400 | 1,433 |  75% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,561 |  81% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Ferris State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 133 | 83 | 216 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 314 | 433 | 747 |
Hispanic | 84 | 80 | 164 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 101 | 126 | 227 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 47 | 48 | 95 |
White Non-Hispanic | 5,138 | 4,541 | 9,679 |
Race Unknown | 679 | 740 | 1,419 |
| Total | 6,496 | 6,051 | 12,547 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Ferris State University?
