Overview

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

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
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
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
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
Graphic Communications, General
Printing Management
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art 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
Writing, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management
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
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Business Analytics
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management/manager
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
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
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
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

9,533

Applied

7,690

Accepted

8,950

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,935

Females Applied

4,824

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,598

Males Applied

2,866

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.27

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	520	450	570
SAT Math	510	440	550
ACT Composite	21	18	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

15,150

In-state

15,150

Out-of-state

15,150

In-district

Fees

106

Full-time student fees

10,660

Room & board

5,652

Room only

Financial Aid

15,630

Avg. Financial Aid Package

19,980

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

10,650

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,010

Avg. Loan Aid

5,050

Avg. Grant Aid

7,260

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

75%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

22%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,950

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

6%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.63%
Black or African American	9.45%
White or Caucasian	74.34%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.84%
Asian	1.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	3.14%
Other	2.62%

Gender

Male (47.32%)

Female (52.68%)

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	53%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Bulldog Beginnings and The Big Event

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Nurses Association, Associate Construction Students, Information Security & Intelligence Alliance, Esports Club and Kappa 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		Division 2
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey		Division 2
Indoor Track		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	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		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
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

621

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 475

Part-time - 146

Male - 324

Female - 297