Ferris State University
#29 in Michigan
4-years Public College In Big Rapids, MI
Ferris State University (referred to as Ferris State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Big Rapids, MI. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Ferris State University is $13,608 for Michigan residents and $13,630 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 10,072 and student to faculty ratio is 6.67% (15 to 1).The highest degree offered at Ferris State University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $13,608 (Michigan Residents) $13,630 (out-of-state) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 87.88% |
| Student Population | 10,072 |
| Test Scores | 1,030 (SAT) 21 (ACT) |
| Graduation Rate | 49% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
Ferris State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1959 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Ferris State University is $13,608 for Michigan residents and $13,630 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Ferris State University is $8,532 for Michigan residents and $8,986 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Ferris State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 73 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $9,598 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Ferris State University is 87.88% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.23%. The average SAT score is 1,030 and the average ACT score is 21. Ferris State University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 10,072 students are attending at Ferris State University (9,000 undergraduate students). There are 485 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 227 part-time faculty working for Ferris State University. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,244 (full-time) and 324 (part-time). The graduation rate at Ferris State University is 49% and transfer-out rate is 7%. The retention rate is 77% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Ferris State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Ferris State University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Ferris State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
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