Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1884Remote townSEVP certified
About
Ferris State University (FSU or Ferris) is a public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1884 as Big Rapids Industrial School by Woodbridge N. Ferris and became a public institution in 1950. The university also has a satellite campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ferris is classified among "D/PU: Doctoral Universities – Doctoral/Professional Universities". Over 10,000 students study on its main campus, at one of the 19 off-campus locations across the state, or online. Two- and four-year degrees are offered through eight academic colleges and graduate degrees from six.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$15,736
- Estimated total for international students
- US$28,646
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,106
- Graduate students
- 968
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 15 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 91%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 460–570 · Maths 430–550
- ACT
- 20–24
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$60,457
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (183)
Bachelor's degrees61 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsArchitectural Engineering Technologies/TechniciansArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, OtherComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData AnalyticsDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDesign and Applied ArtsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGraphic CommunicationsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHeavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInsuranceLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsManufacturing EngineeringMarketingMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSociologySpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSurveying EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees15 subjects
ArchitectureBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsEducational Administration and SupervisionFine and Studio ArtsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees2 subjects
Educational Administration and SupervisionRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)3 subjects
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesOptometryPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Associate's degrees43 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsArchitectural Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBiological and Physical SciencesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCivil Engineering Technologies/TechniciansClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, GeneralEngineering-Related Technologies/TechniciansEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansFine and Studio ArtsGraphic CommunicationsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHeavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansPhysical Science Technologies/TechniciansPrecision Metal WorkingPsychology, GeneralRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial WorkTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Undergraduate certificates48 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction ManagementCulinary Arts and Related ServicesData AnalyticsData ProcessingDesign and Applied ArtsEducation, OtherElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEngineering-Related Technologies/TechniciansEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFinance and Financial Management ServicesGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGeography and CartographyGraphic CommunicationsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHeavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInsuranceInternational BusinessJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansPhysical Science Technologies/TechniciansPrecision Metal WorkingPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansReal EstateRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSurveying EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Graduate certificates11 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsEducation, OtherHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesMarketingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.