Ferris State University Description:

Founded in 1884, Ferris State University is one of Michigan's 15 public universities. It sits on an 880-acre campus in Big Rapids, a town in the west-central part of the state. Ferris State students can choose from 170 degree programs offered through the university's many colleges. The university has a 15 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and the curriculum emphasizes technical and professional skills that readily lead to employment.

Ferris State students can choose from roughly 220 student organizations, including fraternities and sororities, academic clubs, honor societies, and recreational groups. On the athletic front,  the Ferris State Bulldogs compete in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). Ice hockey competes in the Division I Central Collegiate Hockey Association.

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Admissions Data (2014):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 78%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
• • SAT Critical Reading: - / -
  • SAT Math: - / -
  • SAT Writing: - / -
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  • ACT Composite: 19 / 24
  • ACT English: 18 / 24
  • ACT Math: 18 / 25
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Enrollment (2014):

• Total Enrollment: 14,600 (13,373 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 47% Male / 53% Female
• 68% Full-time

Costs (2014 - 15):

• Tuition and Fees: $10,667 (in-state); $16,467 (out-of-state)

• Books: $900 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $9,208
• Other Expenses: $1,480
• Total Cost: $22,265 (in-state); $28,055 (out-of-state)

Ferris State University Financial Aid (2013 - 14):

• Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 94%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 83%
  • Loans: 72%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $8,713
  • Loans: $7,244

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Most Popular Majors:

Biology, Business Administration, Construction Management, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Graphic Design, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Operations Management

Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 72%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 21%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 48%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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Ferris State University Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/ferrisfaq/mission.htm

"Ferris State University prepares students for successful careers, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. Through its many partnerships and its career-oriented, broad-based education, Ferris serves our rapidly changing global economy and society."

Ferris State University profile last updated August 2015