Friday, November 13, 2009

Best Colleges 2010

Ferris State University

Work 1201 S. State Street CSS201 Big Rapids, MI 49307
Work(231) 591-2100
Web site: http://www.ferris.edu
Tier 3
College Category:
Universities-Master's (Midwest)

Overview : Ferris State University

General Information  
Institutional Control: Public
Year founded: 1884
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 12,245
Setting: rural
Endowment: $34,619,692
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 8/1
Application fee: $30
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: 54.8%
Selectivity: selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 In-state: $9,480; Out-of-state: $16,770
Mission  
School mission: Ferris State University is nationally known for excellence in combining career-oriented and general education in more than 170 degree-programs through nine academic colleges. This mid-sized university offers degrees unique within Michigan in such areas as health-care, business and technology. The University's 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio assures personal attention in the classroom and laboratory. Students have regular contact with faculty members, not teaching assistants, highlights the priority Ferris places on personalized learning. Founded in 1884 by educator and U.S. Senator Woodbridge N. Ferris, the University's mission is to be a national leader in career-oriented technological and professional education.

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