Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI • public

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Town

Student Population

Undergrad: 10,861 • Total: 12,025

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

1201 S State St
Big Rapids, MI
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Website

www.ferris.edu/

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Bac/Diverse: Baccalaureate Colleges – Diverse Fields

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 4,975 (45.8%) • Female: 5,886 (54.2%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	190	1.7%
Black/African American	998	9.2%
Hispanic/Latino	804	7.4%
White	8,036	74.0%
Two or More Races	311	2.9%
International	124	1.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

80.6%

7,694 admitted from 9,548 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 450-570
Math: 440-550
Total: 890-1120

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

18-26

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
RD:	Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

154.9%

4-Year Graduation Rate

31.3%

Freshman Retention Rate

73.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

22.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$26,934

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$26,934

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $14,582
Out-of-state: $14,582

Room & Board

$11,462

Books & Supplies

$890

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$2,556
$30,001-48,000	$4,315
$48,001-75,000	$7,638
$75,001-110,000	$12,485
$110,001+	$18,603

Students Receiving Pell Grants

74%

🏈 Athletics

Conference

Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (6)

Basketball Football Golf Ice Hockey Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

GPA 2.2+ / ACT 31+ / SAT 1350+

In-State Awards

$300-$10,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$300-$10,000/yr

12 automatic scholarships (19 total)

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