Ferris State University
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's Degree
Tuition per Year (out of state)
$13,188
Surrounding Environment
Town: Distant
Description:
Ferris State, founded in 1884, is a public university of career-oriented education. Programs are offered through the Michigan College of Optometry and the Colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Services, Pharmacy, and Technology. Its 600-acre campus is located in Big Rapids, 50 miles from Grand Rapids.
1201 S State St
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251
General Info:
231.591.2000
Website:
www.ferris.edu/
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Ferris State University
Admissions
Requirements:
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school record
Admission:
Total Men WomenNumber of Applicants 10,480 4,038 6,442Applicants Admitted 8,884 3,369 5,515Admitted Students Enrolled Full Time 1,356 674 682Part Time 49 26 23
Test Scores:
SAT The SAT was taken by 924 enrolled students, or 66%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Critical Reading 470 580 Math 460 570 Writing 470 580
ACT The ACT was taken by 72 enrolled students, or 5%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Verbal 17 27 Math 19 26
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Ferris State University
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Year: 2021-2022
Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates
Tuition & Fees In-State $13,188Out-Of-State $13,188Books & Supplies $828On-Campus Room & Board $10,340Other Expenses $2,062Off-Campus Room & Board $7,998Other Expenses $2,719Off-Campus With Family Other Expenses $2,560
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Ferris State University
Programs
Select a major from the list below to view possible careers that the major would prepare you for. Please note that this list only contains careers that have been specifically reported for these majors, and may not include an exhaustive list.
Majors | Degree Type |
---|---|
Accounting and Finance. | MD/DO |
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | MD/DO |
Accounting. | MD/DO |
Actuarial Science. | MD/DO |
Adult Development and Aging. | MD/DO |
Advertising. | MD/DO |
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. | MD/DO |
Applied Mathematics, General. | MD/DO |
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | MD/DO |
Architecture. | MD/DO |
Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | MD/DO |
Art Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Artificial Intelligence. | MD/DO |
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Biochemistry. | MD/DO |
Biological and Physical Sciences. | MD/DO |
Biology Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
Biotechnology. | MD/DO |
Business Administration and Management, General. | MD/DO |
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Business Statistics. | MD/DO |
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Chemical Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Chemistry Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Chemistry, General. | MD/DO |
Chemistry, Other. | MD/DO |
Child Care and Support Services Management. | MD/DO |
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | MD/DO |
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. | MD/DO |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. | MD/DO |
Communication, General. | MD/DO |
Community College Administration. | MD/DO |
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | MD/DO |
Computer and Information Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. | MD/DO |
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. | MD/DO |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | MD/DO |
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Construction Management, General. | MD/DO |
Creative Writing. | MD/DO |
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. | MD/DO |
Criminal Justice/Police Science. | MD/DO |
Criminalistics and Criminal Science. | MD/DO |
Curriculum and Instruction. | MD/DO |
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. | MD/DO |
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. | MD/DO |
Design and Applied Arts, Other. | MD/DO |
Design and Visual Communications, General. | MD/DO |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. | MD/DO |
Drawing. | MD/DO |
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce. | MD/DO |
Education, Other. | MD/DO |
Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | MD/DO |
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. | MD/DO |
Elementary Education and Teaching. | MD/DO |
Energy Systems Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Engineering, General. | MD/DO |
English/Language Arts Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. | MD/DO |
Environmental Biology. | MD/DO |
Fashion Merchandising. | MD/DO |
Fashion/Apparel Design. | MD/DO |
Finance, General. | MD/DO |
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation. | MD/DO |
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
Fine/Studio Arts, General. | MD/DO |
General Studies. | MD/DO |
Geographic Information Science and Cartography. | MD/DO |
Geography Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Graphic Communications, General. | MD/DO |
Graphic Design. | MD/DO |
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other. | MD/DO |
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. | MD/DO |
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | MD/DO |
Health/Health Care Administration/Management. | MD/DO |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. | MD/DO |
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
History Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
History, General. | MD/DO |
Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | MD/DO |
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations. | MD/DO |
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. | MD/DO |
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. | MD/DO |
Illustration. | MD/DO |
Industrial and Product Design. | MD/DO |
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other. | MD/DO |
Industrial Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Informatics. | MD/DO |
Information Technology. | MD/DO |
Insurance. | MD/DO |
Interior Design. | MD/DO |
International Business/Trade/Commerce. | MD/DO |
Jewelry Arts. | MD/DO |
Journalism. | MD/DO |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. | MD/DO |
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. | MD/DO |
Long Term Care Administration/Management. | MD/DO |
Management Science. | MD/DO |
Manufacturing Engineering. | MD/DO |
Marketing Research. | MD/DO |
Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | MD/DO |
Mathematics Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. | MD/DO |
Music Management. | MD/DO |
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist. | MD/DO |
Nursing Administration. | MD/DO |
Nursing Education. | MD/DO |
Nursing Practice. | MD/DO |
Operations Management and Supervision. | MD/DO |
Optometry. | MD/DO |
Organizational Leadership. | MD/DO |
Painting. | MD/DO |
Pharmacy. | MD/DO |
Photography. | MD/DO |
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Political Science and Government, General. | MD/DO |
Pre-Pharmacy Studies. | MD/DO |
Printing Management. | MD/DO |
Printmaking. | MD/DO |
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. | MD/DO |
Psychology, General. | MD/DO |
Public Health, General. | MD/DO |
Public Relations/Image Management. | MD/DO |
Quality Control Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Real Estate. | MD/DO |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | MD/DO |
Resort Management. | MD/DO |
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. | MD/DO |
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager. | MD/DO |
Rhetoric and Composition. | MD/DO |
Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Sculpture. | MD/DO |
Secondary Education and Teaching. | MD/DO |
Selling Skills and Sales Operations. | MD/DO |
Social Science Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Social Sciences, Other. | MD/DO |
Social Studies Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Social Work. | MD/DO |
Sociology, General. | MD/DO |
Spanish Language and Literature. | MD/DO |
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | MD/DO |
Sports Communication. | MD/DO |
Surveying Engineering. | MD/DO |
Surveying Technology/Surveying. | MD/DO |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other. | MD/DO |
Technical Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Telecommunications Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Tool and Die Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician. | MD/DO |
Welding Technology/Welder. | MD/DO |
Writing, General. | MD/DO |
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Ferris State University
Financial Aid
Aid Type | # Receiving | % Receiving | Average Amt |
---|---|---|---|
Federal Grants | 619 | 41% | $ 5,661 |
State/Local Grants | 522 | 35% | $ 9,472 |
Institutional Grants | 1,089 | 73% | $ 5,332 |
Loans To Students | 831 | 56% | $ 7,551 |
Percent of In-State, full-time, first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 100%
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Ferris State University
Enrollment
Fall 2021
Undergraduate: | 9,248 |
Graduate: | 1,113 |
School Total: | 10,361 |
By Gender | Undergraduate | Graduate |
---|---|---|
Men | 4,362 / 47% | 381 / 34% |
Women | 4,886 / 53% | 732 / 66% |
By Race | Undergraduate | Graduate |
---|---|---|
International | 108 / 1% | 37 / 3% |
African-American | 767 / 8% | 51 / 5% |
Native American | 46 / 0% | 6 / 1% |
Asian | 141 / 2% | 36 / 3% |
Hispanic | 600 / 6% | 48 / 4% |
Caucasian | 7,018 / 76% | 695 / 62% |
Other | 202 / 2% | 216 / 19% |
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Ferris State University
Student Services
Services Offered:
- Remedial services
- Academic/Career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-Campus day care for children
Special Learning Opportunities Offered:
- Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- ROTC
- Study Abroad
- Weekend/Evening college
- Teacher Certification
Library:
- Physical Facilities
- Organized collection of printed materials
- Access to digital/electronic resources
- Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
- Established library hours
- Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions
ROTC Options:
- Army
Teacher Certification Details:
- Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
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Ferris State University
Athletics
Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
NCAA or NAIA Membership:
Football: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf Basketball: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf Baseball: Not applicable Cross Country/Track: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf
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