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Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI • public
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Acceptance
80.6%
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Grad Rate
155%
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Cost
$23,702 / $23,702

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town (Town: Remote )
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
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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
$23,702
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$23,702
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $14,140
Out-of-state: $14,140
Room & Board
$862
Books & Supplies
$8,700
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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