Ferris State University
tuition & fees
$14,778
graduate tuition & fees
$9,538
acceptance rate
91%
Student Population
9,959
online students
1,655
Number of Programs
253
Financial Aid Amount
$12,005
SAT Scores
1,010
Graduation Rate
47%
Ferris State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Big Rapids, Michigan. Ferris State ranked 208th in National Universities and 5th in Michigan Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 9,959 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Ferris State's acceptance rate is 91.39% last year (undergraduate school).
Ferris State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Ferris State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251 |
| Phone | 231-591-2000 |
| WEB | www.ferris.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.ferris.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.ferris.edu/admissions/application/ |
| Financial Aid | www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/netpricecalculator.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/veterans/index.html |
| Athletic | www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/information/athleteinfo |
| Disability Service | https://www.ferris.edu/university-college/darc/disabilities-services/homepage.htm |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Ferris State University is 91.39% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.73%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91.39 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 14.73 % |
Tuition & Fees
Ferris State's 2025 tuition & fees is $14,778 for Michigan residents and $14,778 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.73% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($14,246).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,538 for Michigan residents and $9,538 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 6.14% compared to the last year's rate.
| Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $14,778 | $14,778 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,538 | $9,538 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 9,959 students have enrolled at Ferris State (2024-2025). Among them, 1,655 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Ferris State has 8,991 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 968 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 9,959 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 8,991 |
| Graduate Students | 968 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,655 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Ferris State offers 253 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 3 out of the 253 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Ferris State
| Number of programs | 253 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 3 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |