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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

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$13,608

Out of state

$13,608
Graduate

In state

$8,532

Out of state

$8,532

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
97%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
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
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Social Work
  • Nursing Administration
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
87.88%
  • Apply 12,228
  • Accepted 10,746
  • Attend 1,744

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$0

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Not applicable
  • High school GPA

    Not applicable
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Required

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
  1. Caucasian73.91%
  2. Black8.68%
  3. Hispanic/Latino6.42%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities4.44%
  5. Not Specified3.95%
  6. Asian1.77%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.74%
  8. 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

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

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

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