Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI · Public
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Ferris State University admitted 91.4% of applicants university-wide (11,387 of 12,460).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 91.4% | 11,387 | 12,460 |
| In-state | 91.4% | 10,095 | 11,045 |
| Out-of-state | 92.4% | 1,099 | 1,189 |
| International applicants | 85.4% | 193 | 226 |
| Men | 89.9% | 4,371 | 4,863 |
| Women | 92.4% | 7,016 | 7,597 |
Of 11,387 admitted students, 1,677 enrolled (14.7% yield).
Ferris State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 900–1120
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–24
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Ferris State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $32,048/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,170 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $15,878 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $32,048/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $2,556 |
| $30k–48k | $4,315 |
| $48k–75k | $7,638 |
| $75k–110k | $12,485 |
| Over $110k | $18,603 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Ferris State University Scholarship — Up to $3,000 per year (Automatic)
- Bulldog Scholarship — Up to $1,500 per year (Automatic)
- Distinguished Scholar Award — Full tuition, fees, room, and board (Full Tuition)
- Ferris Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Freshman Scholarship — Up to $6,000 per year (International Aid)
- President's Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (International Aid)
- Ferris State University Scholarship — Up to $3,000 per year (Automatic)
- Bulldog Scholarship — Up to $1,500 per year (Automatic)
- Distinguished Scholar Award — Full tuition, fees, room, and board (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Ferris State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- College Transcripts
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- KCAD Portfolio
International applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- College Transcripts
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- KCAD Portfolio
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Ferris State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Ferris State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $54,735
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 46.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 77.6%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,000
- At graduation
Ferris State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #329
- Niche: #552
Deadlines
- 2027-08-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Ferris State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (19%), Visual & performing arts (5%), Biological & life sciences (3%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 57% of class sections have under 20 students.
Ferris State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.