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Summary
Ferris State University is a public institution that was founded in 1884. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,350, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 880 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Ferris State University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 80. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,354 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $16,512 (2012-13).
Ferris State University is located in Big Rapids, Mich., just a few miles east of the Manistee National Forest. Students at Ferris State University can earn bachelor’s degrees in arts, integrative studies, science, and social work. Graduate students can earn master’s degrees in several fields as well, including health and art. Students can enhance their studies through the Ferris State Torchbearer Society, which connects them with alumni who work in their area of study.
Besides academics, Ferris State students can get involved by joining more than 200 campus clubs and pledging with the school’s many Greek-letter organizations. Students can also attend the many events planned by the Entertainment Unlimited campus programming board, such as the annual Ferris Fest music festival, as well as comedy shows, film screenings, and lectures. Student athletes can try out for the crimson and gold Ferris State Bulldogs varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I in hockey and Division II in every other sport. Notable Ferris State alumni include professional hockey player Chris Kunitz.
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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 16:1 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. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1884 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $35,915,100 |
Applying
When applying to Ferris State University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Ferris State University is $30. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 77.5 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 77.5% |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Ferris State University is 16:1, and the school has 36.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Ferris State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields; and Visual and Performing Arts. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 72.2 percent.
Student Life
Ferris State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,350, with a gender distribution of 49.2 percent male students and 50.8 percent female students. At this school, 29.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 71.0 percent of students live off campus. Ferris State University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 14,560 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Ferris State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, and health insurance. Ferris State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Ferris State University, 56 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Ferris State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 56% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Ferris State University, 75.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,640.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $10,354 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $16,512 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,744 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
