Ferris State University View More Rivals | Western Michigan University View More Rivals | |
#20 in Michigan | Rankings | #248 in National Universities #27 in Michigan |
Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
Big Rapids, MI | Location | Kalamazoo, MI |
Ferris State | Known as | WMU |
1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
$13,608 Michigan residents $13,630 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,298 Michigan residents $19,098 out-of-state |
$8,532 Michigan residents $8,986 out-of-state | Graduate | $19,277 Michigan residents $28,454 out-of-state |
$9,598 | Financial Aid | $7,061 |
Admission | ||
Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
74.16% | Acceptance Rate | 82.32% |
24.75% | Yield | 27.07% |
1,030 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT |
Student Population | ||
10,072 | Total Students | 17,000 |
9,000 | Undergraduate | 13,589 |
1,072 | Graduate | 3,411 |
1,748 | Online Enrollment | 1,811 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
49% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
7% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
77% | Retention Rate | 77% |
$49,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,500 |
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,213) $5,450 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,075) |
Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
Faculties and Staffs | ||
15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
485 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 752 Full-time 360 Part-time |
1,244 Full-time 324 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,147 Full-time 574 Part-time |
$88,132 for Faculties $60,759 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,796 for Faculties $63,718 Part-time |