Paying for Ferris State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$13,608	$13,630 0.16%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,532	$8,986 5.32%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Ferris State University (Ferris State) are $13,608 for Michigan residents and $13,630 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,667 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is same as last year (2023) at Ferris State.

73% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,598. It could cover 70.42% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,096 for Michigan residents and $18,118 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Ferris State's 4-year tuition is $56,709, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $116,116.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Ferris State University is - for Michigan residents and $13,630 for out-of-state students. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 0.16% compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($10,086) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,667.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Ferris State is - for Michigan residents and $13,652 for out-of-state students, a 0.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Ferris State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,608	$13,608	$12,764
2023-2024	-	$13,630	$13,224
Change % 2023-2024	-100.00%	0.16%	3.60%
2024-2025	-	$13,652	$13,701

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is - and out-of-state tuition & fees is $8,986. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,520) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Ferris State is - for Michigan residents and $9,464 for out-of-state students , a 5.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Ferris State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,532	$8,532	$12,764
2023-2024	-	$8,986	$13,224
Change % 2023-2024	-100.00%	5.32%	3.60%
2024-2025	-	$9,464	$13,701

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Ferris State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $0 for Michigan residents and $487 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Michigan residents and $749 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$486	$486
	2023-2024	$0	$487
	2024-2025	-	$488
Graduate	2022-2023	$711	$711
	2023-2024	-	$749
	2024-2025	-	$789

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,224 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.60% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.94% compared to the previous year.

The Ferris State's 2024 on-campus COA is $27,694 for state residents and $27,716 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,356 for state residents and $26,378 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Ferris State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$13,608
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$13,630
Room & Board	$10,660	$8,700
Personal Expenses	$2,564	$3,186
Books & Supplies	$862
COA (In-State)	$27,694	$26,356
COA (Out-of-State)	$27,716	$26,378

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Ferris State Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Ferris State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Ferris State is $56,709.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Ferris State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$13,846	$14,064	$14,287	$14,513	$56,709
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$14,064	$14,287	$14,513	$14,742	$57,606
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$14,287	$14,513	$14,742	$14,975	$58,517
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$14,513	$14,742	$14,975	$15,212	$59,442
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$14,742	$14,975	$15,212	$15,452	$60,382

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $116,116.

Ferris State 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$28,231	$28,756	$29,291	$29,837	$116,116
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$28,756	$29,291	$29,837	$30,393	$118,277
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$29,291	$29,837	$30,393	$30,959	$120,480
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$29,837	$30,393	$30,959	$31,536	$122,725
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$30,393	$30,959	$31,536	$32,125	$125,013

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 73% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $77,724.

Ferris State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$18,633	$19,158	$19,693	$20,239	$77,724
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$19,158	$19,693	$20,239	$20,795	$79,885
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$19,693	$20,239	$20,795	$21,361	$82,088
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$20,239	$20,795	$21,361	$21,938	$84,333
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$20,795	$21,361	$21,938	$22,527	$86,621

	In-State	Out-of-State
Ferris State University	$13,608	$13,630
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	$17,228	$58,072
Michigan State University	$15,988	$43,372
Wayne State University	$14,297	$30,419
Grand Valley State University	$14,628	$20,820
Western Michigan University	$15,298	$19,098