Ferris State University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Distant | Town
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Ferris State University
1201 S State St, Big Rapids, Michigan 49307
See on MapPhone
(231) 591-2000
Website
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$13,608Out of state
$13,608Graduate
In state
$8,532Out of state
$8,532Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
97%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 44.0% | $5,819 |
State/local grants | 32.0% | $10,959 |
Institutional grants | 84.0% | $5,210 |
Loans | 52.0% | $7,868 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$10,268 per year
Books & Supplies
$836 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,496 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Biotechnology
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Environmental Biology
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Accounting
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Accounting and Finance
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Finance, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Actuarial Science
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Insurance
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Construction Management, General
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
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Graphic Communications, General
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Printing Management
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Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
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Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Artificial Intelligence
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Information Technology
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
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CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES
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Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
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EDUCATION
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Art Teacher Education
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Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Social Science Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Technical Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Geography Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Surveying Engineering
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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Telecommunications Technology/Technician
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
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Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
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Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Surveying Technology/Surveying
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CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
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Energy Systems Technology/Technician
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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Writing, General
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Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
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Rhetoric and Composition
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Child Care and Support Services Management
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
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Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
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Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Pre-Pharmacy Studies
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
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Public Health, General
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Applied Mathematics, General
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MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
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Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Business Analytics
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Chemistry, Other
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PRECISION PRODUCTION
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Tool and Die Technology/Technician
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Welding Technology/Welder
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Chemical Technology/Technician
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Economics, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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Social Sciences, Other
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Industrial and Product Design
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Fashion/Apparel Design
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Interior Design
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Graphic Design
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Design and Applied Arts, Other
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Photography
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Drawing
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Painting
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Sculpture
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Jewelry Arts
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
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Music Management
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Social Work
- Nursing Administration
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Graduate ProgramsX
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Information Technology
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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EDUCATION
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Art Teacher Education
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Technical Teacher Education
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Public Health, General
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Nursing Administration
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Data Analytics, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Design and Applied Arts, Other
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
87.88%- Apply 12,228
- Accepted 10,746
- Attend 1,744
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
$0Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
Not applicableHigh school GPA
Not applicableRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Required
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
450-570
ACT Composite
18-23
SAT Reading
460-580
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
55%Male Students
45%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian73.91%
- Black8.68%
- Hispanic/Latino6.42%
- Two Or More Ethnicities4.44%
- Not Specified3.95%
- Asian1.77%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.74%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.09%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
12,523
Undergraduate students
11,182
Graduate students
1,341
Full Time Students
72%Part Time Students
28%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Ice Hockey
- Basketball
- Golf
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Ice Hockey
- Basketball
- Golf
- Tennis
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf
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