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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MIPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Ferris State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Big Rapids, MI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading460 - 570
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math430 - 550
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 24
1typical 50% range36
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Health Sciences16% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Optometry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,837
Earnings 5yr: $114,922
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,836
Earnings 5yr: $144,201
Debt: N/A
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,364
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,819
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,347
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,993
Earnings 5yr: $90,928
Debt: $24,250
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,678
Earnings 5yr: $80,089
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $91,584
Earnings 5yr: $101,789
Debt: N/A
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,504
Earnings 5yr: $92,831
Debt: $20,750
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $88,737
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,024
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,670
Earnings 5yr: $91,184
Debt: $20,308
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,941
Earnings 5yr: $82,902
Debt: $17,500
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,348
Earnings 5yr: $88,081
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,284
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $85,477
Earnings 5yr: $87,388
Debt: $22,750
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,148
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,131
Earnings 5yr: $76,029
Debt: $27,813
Surveying Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,958
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $83,989
Earnings 5yr: $93,158
Debt: $26,000
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,536
Earnings 5yr: $89,155
Debt: $13,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$8,624
In-State Tuition$14,778
Out-of-State Tuition$14,778
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
34%
Pell Grants
43%
Take Loans
59%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,339
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,735
Completion Signals
47%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$167/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
19%
Avg Family Income
$54,739
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