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Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI · www.ferris.edu/ ↗

2,149 Graduated with Bachelor's in 2021, the most recent available (649 partially/fully online)

Public 4-year
80.6%
Acceptance Rate
8,087
Undergrads
$12,202
Net Price / Year
47.9%
Grad Rate
N/A
Median Earnings (10yr)
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About Ferris State University

Ferris State University is a public 4-year institution located in Big Rapids, MI. The school enrolls approximately 9,959 students. With an acceptance rate of 80.6%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 9,959
Men 4,407
Women 5,552

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 33.6%
Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 78%
3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

Higher Learning Commission National Association of Schools of... Commission on English Language... Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Admissions Data

80.6%
Acceptance Rate
12,460
Applications
1,677
Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
460
570
SAT Math
430
550
ACT Composite
20
24

Admissions Trend

YearApplicationsAdmittedEnrolledAdmit Rate
2024 12,460 11,387 1,677 91.4%
2022 12,228 10,746 1,744 87.9%
2020 8,581 7,076 1,540 82.5%
2018 10,284 8,320 1,882 80.9%
2016 10,883 8,455 1,830 77.7%

Costs & Financial Aid

$12,202
Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

33.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
N/A
Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A
Median Earnings (10yr)
47.9%
Graduation Rate
N/A
3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

MajorCompleters/yrMedian EarningsMedian Debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections. 288 N/A N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations. 257 N/A N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 160 N/A N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. 130 N/A N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. 128 N/A N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. 93 N/A N/A
Biology, General. 79 N/A N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 76 N/A N/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. 75 N/A N/A
Design and Applied Arts. 73 N/A N/A
Social Work. 67 N/A N/A
Precision Metal Working. 62 N/A N/A
Graphic Communications. 61 N/A N/A
Construction Management. 60 N/A N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. 54 N/A N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 52 N/A N/A
Marketing. 52 N/A N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. 49 N/A N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. 48 N/A N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections. 47 N/A N/A
Manufacturing Engineering. 45 N/A N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. 42 N/A N/A
Construction Engineering Technologies. 42 N/A N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. 39 N/A N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. 39 N/A N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. 38 N/A N/A
Psychology, General. 36 N/A N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations. 36 N/A N/A
Accounting and Related Services. 36 N/A N/A
Optometry. 33 N/A N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. 31 N/A N/A
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies. 31 N/A N/A
Precision Metal Working. 30 N/A N/A
Social Work. 29 N/A N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. 29 N/A N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. 28 N/A N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management. 28 N/A N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. 28 N/A N/A
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. 28 N/A N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 28 N/A N/A
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. 27 N/A N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 27 N/A N/A
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. 26 N/A N/A
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. 26 N/A N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections. 24 N/A N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. 24 N/A N/A
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 23 N/A N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 23 N/A N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations. 23 N/A N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General. 23 N/A N/A

Athletics Program

$12,199,553
Total Athletics Expenses
$12,199,553
Total Athletics Revenue
409
Total Student Athletes
SportGender Participants Expenses Revenues Head Coach Salary
Football Men 148 $2,693,485 $2,693,485 N/A
Ice Hockey Men 28 $1,630,544 $1,630,544 N/A
Basketball Coed 36 $1,427,406 $1,427,406 N/A
Volleyball Women 19 $1,077,774 $1,077,774 N/A
Soccer Women 31 $534,105 $534,105 N/A
Softball Women 20 $505,280 $505,280 N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Coed 213 $498,760 $498,760 N/A
Tennis Coed 20 $450,861 $450,861 N/A
Golf Coed 26 $402,668 $402,668 N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense TypeTotal Reported
Rape 66
Fondling 52
Aggravated Assault 26
Burglary 25
Motor Vehicle Theft 4
Arson 4
Robbery 3
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