Ferris State University

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Ferris State University is a public institution located in Big Rapids, MI. The school... has approximately 9575 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $54,739. The average age of students entering Ferris State University is 23. The most popular programs at the Ferris State University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (20%), Health Professions And Related Programs (18%), Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields (17%), Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (11%) and Visual And Performing Arts (3%).


Tuition & Fees
$12,376.00
Admissions Rate
82%
Average Debt at Graduation
$21,591.00
Average SAT Score
1058

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Ferris State University.

Tuition & Fees
$12,376.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$10,730.00
Total Expected Costs
$23,106.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$12,213.00
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $6,577.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $9,859.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $13,230.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $16,753.00
$110,000 + $18,975.00

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Ferris State University.

9,575 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 48%

Female Students: 52%

74% Full Time / 26% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 23

Low Income Students: 35%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Ferris State University.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Ferris State University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$21,591.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
52%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$224.08

The graduation rate at the Ferris State University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
50%
Students who Return after their First Year
79%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Ferris State University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering

Associate Degrees
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Personal and Culinary Services
  • Education
  • Engineering

Certificate/Diploma
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Personal and Culinary Services
  • Engineering

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (20%)
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (18%)
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields (17%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (11%)
  • Visual And Performing Arts (3%)