Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Ferris State University
Ferris State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Big Rapids, MI, in a town setting. It enrolls about 8,106 students. The acceptance rate is 91%. 47% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $54,735.
91%
Acceptance
$8,624
Net price
8,106
Enrollment
47%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
91%
Acceptance rate
1,012
SAT average
23
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$8,624
Average net price
$14,778
In-state tuition
$14,778
Out-of-state tuition
$11,462
Room & board
$890
Books & supplies
$27,048
Total cost of attendance
34%
Students receiving Pell grants
43%
Students with federal loans
$21,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$54,735
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$47,339
Median earnings (6 yrs)
47%
Graduation rate
78%
Retention rate
80%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,659
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
8,106
Total enrollment
19%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
35%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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