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#12 Best Public Universities in Michigan

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan

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Overview

Enrollment

10,072
Ferris State University overview
Location Big Rapids, Michigan
Online ferris.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Ferris State University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Situated in Big Rapids, Michigan, approximately 60 miles north of Grand Rapids, Ferris State University is a public institution spread across a 950-acre rural campus. Founded in 1884 as an industrial school, Ferris State has evolved into a comprehensive university while maintaining its historical emphasis on career-focused education and practical training. The university offers programs across multiple disciplines, with particular strengths in healthcare, pharmacy, optometry, business, and technical fields, including one of the few accredited professional golf management programs in the nation. Students typically reside in one of the 17 residence halls during their first two years, with apartment-style housing available for upperclassmen. As a Division II institution, Ferris State competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, with its men's ice hockey team competing in Division I.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

3/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Ferris State University is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
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SAT 910/1150
ACT 18/23
GPA 3.3

Applications Accepted

87.9% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$13,076
Costs for Ferris State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$836
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $10,268
Budget for Other Expenses$2,496
Total One Year Cost$26,676

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

45% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Ferris State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 19%
Health Professions 19%
Engineering Technology 15%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 11%
Visual and Performing Arts 9%

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Last updated February 24, 2024