Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Ferris State's acceptance rate is 87.88% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.23%. 4,680 men and 7,548 women applied to Ferris State and 3,992 men and 6,754 women students were accepted.
Among them, 772 men and 972 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Ferris State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 12,228 | 4,680 | 7,548 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 10,746 | 3,992 | 6,754 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,744 | 772 | 972 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 87.88% | 85.30% | 89.48% | - | - |
| Yield | 16.23% | 19.34% | 14.39% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 1,089 students (63% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 40 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Ferris State.
The median SAT score is 1,030 with 520 SAT EBRW and 510 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25th percentile is 460. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 570 and 25th percentile is 450 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 23 and 25th percentile score of 18 at Ferris State. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Ferris State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,065, ACT: 21 - public doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 910 | 1030 | 1150 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 520 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 510 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 18 | 21 | 25 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,744 first-year students enrolled in Ferris State. The proportion of full-time students is 97.53% and part-time students is 2.47%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 44.27% and women students is 55.73%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Ferris State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,744 | 772 | 972 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,701 | 758 | 943 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 43 | 14 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit Formal Demonstration of Competencies and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Ferris State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Ferris State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Considered, if submitted |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Ferris State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.ferris.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.ferris.edu/admissions/application/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |