Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
4-year Public university
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Overview

Ferris State University is a public institution established in 1884 with city setting located at Big Rapids. It is ranked #304 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Students can earn bachelor’s degrees in arts, integrative studies, science, and social work. Besides academics, Ferris State students can get involved by joining more than 200 campus clubs and pledging with the school’s many Greek-letter organizations. Students can also attend the many events planned by the Entertainment Unlimited campus programming board, such as the annual Ferris Fest music festival, as well as comedy shows, film screenings, and lectures.

#304 in National University
Setting
Urban
Location Big Rapids, Michigan
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1884
Selectivity Unselective
Size Medium
9,000 Undergraduates
Website http://www.ferris.edu/

Learning

15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$27,032
Cost of Attendance
$13,306
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $14,686
Outstate Tuition Fee $14,686
Room and Board Fees $10,660
$45,686 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

88% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.3 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

61 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, MELAB, PTE, MSUELT Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

applying from a country in which English is the native language, or if the student has completed a non-ESL academic course at an approved college or university with C grades or above OR, student has sufficient scores in SAT or ACT

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Jun
15
Early Action Deadline
Oct
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Dec
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$16,660 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$6,080 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $27,032
65% Students with need received Financial Aid
20.5% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Founder's Scholarship
Total Worth $10,000 per year
Eligibility Incoming Freshmen
Minimum Criteria 31 ACT or 1350 SAT score and a 3.90/4.00 scale HS GPA
Requirement for maintenance 3.30 cumulative GPA; Requires continuous full-time enrollment
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Founder's Scholarship for international students
Total Worth $10,000 per year
Eligibility International Freshmen
Minimum Criteria 31 ACT, 1350* SAT, 96 TOEFL,7.5 IELTS, 66 PTE or 120 Duolingo
Requirement for maintenance cumulative GPA: 3.3
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
President's Scholarship
Total Worth $6,000 per year
Eligibility Incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria 4.0 GPA/4.00 scale HS GPA
Requirement for maintenance Requires continuous full-time enrollment ; Renewal cumulative GPA: 3.30
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Military Veteran Scholarship Program
Total Worth $1,000
Details Renewable for three additional years as long as the veteran continues to meet all eligibility criteria. All qualifying veterans entering as freshmen or transfer students will be eligible for the in-state tuition rate.
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Students

9,000 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
79% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
34% Students graduate within 6 years