School Summary

Ferris State University


General Information:

Founded in 1884, Ferris State University is seated on 930 acres located in Mecosta county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 15:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1544. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1201 South State Street

Big Rapids, MI
49307
For more information call: 231 591-2000. This school has a website at https://www.ferris.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.ferris.edu/admissions/application/


Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Recommended Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $14,000.00 $14,000.00
Room and Board $11,462.00 $11,462.00
Fees $196.00 $196.00
Total $25,658.00 $25,658.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.ferris.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 2.74% 1.51%
600-699 14.45% 11.25%
500-599 38.43% 37.96%
400-499 38.05% 35.6%
300-399 6.14% 13.22%
200-299 0.19% 0.47%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 10.53%
24-29 21.05%
18-23 47.37%
12-17 21.05%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Riflery, Rugby, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Wrestling

Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Wrestling


Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 4,235
Female 4,715
Total 8,950


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 4,582
Female 5,346
Total 9,928

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 2%
African American 9%
Hispanic 6%
Native American 0%
White 74%
Other 7%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 99%
At Least 25 Years Old 1%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 94%
Out Of State 6%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 83%
Live Off Campus 17%


Homecoming, Bulldog Beginnings, The Big Event

Student Nurses Association, Associate Construction Studies, Information Security & Intelligence Alliance, Esports Club, Kapp Psy Pharmacy


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 50.0401                                           Design and Visual Communications, General
  • 50.0408                                           Interior Design
  • 50.0402                                           Commercial and Advertising Art
  • 50.0404                                           Industrial and Product Design
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 23.1303                                           Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • 27.0301                                           Applied Mathematics, General
  • 26.1201                                           Biotechnology
  • 09.0903                                           Advertising
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 11.0901                                           Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 52.1304                                           Actuarial Science
  • 09.0906                                           Sports Communication
  • 50.0605                                           Photography
  • 19.0708                                           Child Care and Support Services Management
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 26.1305                                           Environmental Biology
  • 26.0909                                           Vision Science/Physiological Optics
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 11.0102                                           Artificial Intelligence
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 23.1301                                           Writing, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 47.0000                                           Mechanics and Repairers, General
  • 10.0301                                           Graphic Communications, General
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 50.0709                                           Sculpture
  • 50.0713                                           Jewelry Arts
  • 50.0710                                           Printmaking
  • 50.0708                                           Painting
  • 50.0705                                           Drawing
  • 51.1103                                           Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 51.0907                                           Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 50.0407                                           Fashion/Apparel Design
  • 15.0101                                           Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • 15.0201                                           Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • 15.0303                                           Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0501                                           Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0607                                           Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.1701                                           Energy Systems Technology/Technician
  • 15.0803                                           Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0805                                           Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.1001                                           Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 15.0305                                           Telecommunications Technology/Technician
  • 30.7102                                           Business Analytics
  • 15.1102                                           Surveying Technology/Surveying
  • 14.3601                                           Manufacturing Engineering
  • 14.3801                                           Surveying Engineering
  • 10.0302                                           Printing Management
  • 47.0302                                           Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • 47.0105                                           Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
  • 48.0508                                           Welding Technology/Welder
  • 48.0507                                           Tool and Die Technology/Technician
  • 47.0604                                           Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • 10.0202                                           Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 11.1003                                           Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • 51.0602                                           Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.0205                                           Operations Management and Supervision
  • 52.1701                                           Insurance
  • 52.2001                                           Construction Management, General
  • 50.1003                                           Music Management
  • 43.0107                                           Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • 51.0706                                           Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • 12.0504                                           Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.1910                                           Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
  • 52.0302                                           Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1323                                           Chemistry Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1332                                           Geography Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1317                                           Social Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1319                                           Technical Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1303                                           Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • 13.1310                                           Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education
  • 50.0410                                           Illustration
  • 10.0304                                           Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
  • 51.1004                                           Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • 51.0707                                           Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • 51.0908                                           Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • 51.0905                                           Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 51.0910                                           Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • 52.0304                                           Accounting and Finance
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 40.0599                                           Chemistry, Other
  • 10.9999                                           Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
  • 11.9999                                           Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • 50.0499                                           Design and Applied Arts, Other
  • 50.0799                                           Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
  • 51.1199                                           Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • 15.0699                                           Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • 45.9999                                           Social Sciences, Other
  • 51.9999                                           Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • 19.0000                                           Work and Family Studies

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.