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Overview |
Ferris State University | |||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | |||
| Setting | Remote Town | |||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #617 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | ferris.edu | |||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | |||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 9,548 | |||
| Admitted | 7,694 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Ferris State University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | |||
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| % Men | 3% | |||
| % Women | 6% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 79% | |||
| % Black | 8% | |||
| % Hispanic | 4% | |||
| % Native American | 1% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | |||
| % International | 3% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 1% |
Students |
Ferris State University | |||
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| % In-State | 93% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | |||
Campus |
Ferris State University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/