Ferris State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 91.39%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1010. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $14,778
- Out-of-State Tuition: $14,778
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Ferris State:
- Total Enrollment: 9,959, including 1,655 online students
- 8,991 Undergraduate, 968 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.3% men, 55.7% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 47%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 5%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 253 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 21 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Ferris State Overview
Ferris State University (Ferris State) is a four-year, public school located in Big Rapids, MI. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Ferris State's tuition & fees is $14,778 for Michigan residents and $14,778 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 74% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,005.
The school has a total enrollment of 9,959 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Ferris State's acceptance rate is 91.39% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.73%. The median SAT score is 1010 and the ACT score is 21.
Ferris State ranked 20th in Michigan Colleges rankings. Ferris State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Ferris State University is $14,778 for in-state students and $14,778 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,538 for in-state students and $9,538 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $15,330 for Michigan residents and $15,330 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,124 for Michigan residents and $10,124 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,778 | $14,778 |
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| Graduate | $9,538 | $9,538 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $15,330 | $15,330 |
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| Graduate | $10,124 | $10,124 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Ferris State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Ferris State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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