Ferris State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission. It has 8 programmatic accredited programs and 2 internships/residency accredited programs.

The following table describes the detail information of institutional accreditation information.

Institutional Accreditation
Agency NameAccreditation StatusPeriods
Higher Learning CommissionAccredited1/1/1959 - Current
(Estimated Date)

Programmatic Accreditation

ProgramAccreditation StatusPeriods
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate programAccredited10/1/1989 - Current
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's programAccredited2/1/2008 - Current
(Estimated Date)
ProgramAccreditation StatusPeriods
Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programsAccredited12/5/1939 - Current
ProgramAccreditation StatusPeriods
Dental Hygiene (DH)Accredited12/7/1967 - Current
ProgramAccreditation StatusPeriods
Optometry (OPT) - Professional degree programsAccredited4/7/1979 - Current
ProgramAccreditation StatusPeriods
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levelsAccredited11/7/2018 - Current
ProgramAccreditation StatusPeriods
English LanguageAccredited8/8/2017 - Current
ProgramAccreditation StatusPeriods
Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographersAccredited1/1/1968 - Current

Accredited Internship/Residency Programs

ProgramAccreditation StatusPeriods
Optometry (OPTR) - Residency programsAccredited10/22/2010 - Current
Optometry (OPTR) - Residency programsAccredited5/12/2005 - Current