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Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan 49307-2251

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Known for business — excellent value

Ferris State University is a public institution in Big Rapids with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1001, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 8.1K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,735 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,202.

Established
1884
Motto
Ferris Forward
Mascot
Brutus the Bulldog
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division I
Division
Division II

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81%Acceptance
1001SAT Avg
8,087Students
15:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$54,735Earnings 10yr
$12,202Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ferris State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1001

Reading & WritingMid: 525
450570
MathMid: 515
440550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1826

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1001

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$13,630
Tuition (out-of-state)$13,630
Room & Board$10,660
Books & Supplies$862
Total Cost of Attendance$26,066
Average Net Price$12,202
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,957
$30–48K$7,962
$48–75K$12,303
$75–110K$17,193
$110K+$19,308

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,202

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

52

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (182)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,087
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 9%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.9%
Freshman Retention72.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,339
8 Years$52,215
10 Years$54,735

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,100
Men
$56,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#304
Forbes
#328
Washington Monthly
#174

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from MI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
130 mi(225 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
155 mi(269 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
166 mi(288 min)

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