Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI · Town · 8,106 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Big Rapids, MI, 49307-2251 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
132 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$27,048
Out-of-state COA
$27,048
Avg net price
$8,624
Room & board
$11,462
In-state tuition
$14,778
Out-of-state tuition
$14,778
Books & supplies
$890/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$2,556
$30–48k
$4,315
$48–75k
$7,638
$75–110k
$12,485
$110k+
$18,603
Admissions
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1012
Reading 460–570
Math 430–550
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 20–24
English 17–25
Math 20–25
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Ferris State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
47%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
8%
Consumer completion
60%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
55%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
18%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,339
Median earnings (10yr)
$54,735
Median debt
$21,000
Monthly loan payment
$223
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500–$28,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,405
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
15
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
34%
First-generation
35%
Median family income
$41,668
Independent students
28%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
19%
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Hispanic
7%
Black
10%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,339
10 years after entry
$54,735
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Institutional
Endowment
$127M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
71%
Avg faculty salary
$10,752/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,659
Federal loan rate
43%
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