Ferris State University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Big Rapids, MI
4.0 2 reviews

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Overview

Total enrollment

9,959

Location Big Rapids, Michigan
Website ferris.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

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

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Ferris State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 890/1120
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/24
GPA 3.3

Acceptance Rate

91.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 14.7%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$14,778

Costs for Ferris State University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$14,778
Books and Supplies		$890
Other Fees		$196
Room and Board		$11,462
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,492
Total One Year Cost		$29,818

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Student 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 majors at Ferris State University are Business, Health Professions, and Engineering Technology. 19% of students major in Business, 19% in Health Professions, and 15% in Engineering Technology.