Overview

Ferris State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Big Rapids, MI.

Location & Contact

Address 1201 South State Street
CSS 201
Big Rapids, MI  49307-2742
United States

Contact Mr. Jason Daday
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: dadayja@ferris.edu
Phone: 231-591-3106
Fax: 231-591-2242

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biotechnology	×
Environmental Biology	×
Vision Science/physiological Optics	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Accounting And Finance	×
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Actuarial Science	×
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General		×
Construction Management, General	×
Finance, General	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General	×
Hospitality And Recreation Marketing Operations	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Insurance	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Sports Communication	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Communications Technologies/technicians And Support Services, Other	×
Graphic Communications, General		×
Printing Management	×
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Artificial Intelligence	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other	×
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications	×
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Geography Teacher Education	×
History Teacher Education	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Sales And Marketing Operations/marketing And Distribution Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching		×
Social Science Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Technical Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General		×
Manufacturing Engineering	×
Surveying Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technologies/technicians
Automotive Engineering Technology/technician	×
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians		×
Construction Engineering Technology/technician		×
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician	×
Energy Systems Technology/technician	×
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technology/technician		×
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other	×
Industrial Technology/technician	×
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Plastics And Polymer Engineering Technology/technician
Surveying Technology/surveying		×
Telecommunications Technology/technician	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing	×
Rhetoric And Composition	×
Writing, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management
Work And Family Studies	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician		×
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician		×
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator	×
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician		×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other	×
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist		×
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist	×
Pre-pharmacy Studies		×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other		×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician		×
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/technician		×
Mechanics And Repairers, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences		×
Business Analytics	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management/manager		×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Chemistry, Other	×
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Tool And Die Technology/technician		×
Welding Technology/welder		×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Criminal Justice/police Science	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, Other	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Commercial And Advertising Art	×
Design And Applied Arts, Other	×
Design And Visual Communications, General	×
Drawing	×
Fashion/apparel Design	×
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Illustration	×
Industrial And Product Design	×
Interior Design	×
Jewelry Arts	×
Music Management	×
Painting	×
Photography	×
Printmaking	×
Sculpture	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

12,460

Applied

11,402

Accepted

8,989

Enrolled

Female Admissions

7,597

Females Applied

7,031

Females Accepted

93%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,863

Males Applied

4,371

Males Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.3

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 1st	August 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	518	460	570
SAT Math	497	430	550
ACT Composite	23	20	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

15,000

In-state

15,000

Out-of-state

15,000

In-district

Fees

196

Full-time student fees

11,462

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

17,730

Avg. Financial Aid Package

22,060

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

11,860

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,000

Avg. Loan Aid

5,030

Avg. Grant Aid

9,130

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

75%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,989

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

6%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.13%
Black or African American	10.36%
White or Caucasian	72.69%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.86%
Asian	1.68%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	2.69%
Other	3.37%

Gender

Male (45.16%)

Female (54.84%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	38%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Bulldog Beginnings and The Big Event

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Most popular organizations:
Student Nurses Association, Associate of Construction Studies, Information Security & Intelligence Alliance, Esports Club and Kapp Psy Pharmacy

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey		Division 1	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Triathlon	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		No	No
Triathlon	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

606

Total Faculty

Full-time - 439

Part-time - 167

Male - 319

Female - 287