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Ferris State University

Acceptance Rate 87.88 %
SAT Average 1,030
Tuition & Fees $13,630
($13,608)
Student Population 10,072
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,598

Academic Overview

Ferris State University is a public, four-years institute located in Big Rapids, Michigan. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $13,608 for Michigan residents and $13,630 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,532 for Michigan residents and $8,986 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 10,072 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 87.88% and the graduation rate is 49% last year.
The salary after graduation from Ferris State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $49,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Ferris State's tuition & fees is $13,608 for Michigan residents and $13,630 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $8,532 for in-state students and $8,986 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$13,608$13,630
Graduate$8,532$8,986
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Ferris State. The acceptance rate of Ferris State is 87.88% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.23%. The average graduation rate is 49% and the transfer-out rate is 7%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,598 and 73% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 10,072 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Ferris State University is 87.88 %.
Acceptance Rate
87.88%
Graduation Rate for Ferris State University is 49 %
Graduation Rate
49%
Transfer-out Rate for Ferris State University is 7 %
Transfer-out Rate
7%
Retention Rate for Ferris State University is 77 %
Retention Rate
77%
Student Population for Ferris State University is 10,072
Student Population
10,072
Student to Faculty Ratio for Ferris State University is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,598 at Ferris State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,598

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251
Phone231-591-2000
WEBwww.ferris.edu/
Admissionwww.ferris.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.ferris.edu/admissions/application/
Financial Aidwww.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/NetPriceCalculator.htm
Veterans Tuitionwww.ferris.edu/HTMLS/admision/financialaid/veterans/
Athleticwww.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/information/athleteinfo
Disability Servicewww.ferris.edu/RSS/ecds/disabilities-services/homepage.htm

Offered Degrees

Ferris State offers 249 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's460
Bachelor's990
Master's172
Doctorate (Research)21
Doctorate (Practical)30
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate30
Less Than 1 Year Certificate650
1-2 Years Certificate10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate130

Special Learning Opportunities

Ferris State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:3,213)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,818)

Veterans Benefits

Ferris State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges