Ferris State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
87.88%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
16.23%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,744
SAT Scores
1,030
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 12,228 students have applied and 10,746 students have allowed to admit to Ferris State University (Acceptance rate: 87.88%). Ferris State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.23 % where 1,744 students have finally enrolled out of 10,746 admitted students.
Ferris State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Andrews University and University of Detroit Mercy, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 84.63%).
Ferris State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 17.36%).
How to Apply to Ferris State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Ferris State. Ferris State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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 | www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/admision/financialaid/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/information/athleteinfo |
| Disability Service | www.ferris.edu/RSS/ecds/disabilities-services/homepage.htm |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Ferris State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Ferris State University is 1,030 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Ferris State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,108). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Ferris State University | 1,030 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,108 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,144 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Ferris State University, 1,089 students submitted SAT scores (63% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,030 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 520 | 580 |
| Mathematics | 450 | 510 | 570 |
| Total | 910 | 1,030 | 1,150 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Ferris State University, 40 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 23 |
| English | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 20 | 25 |
Ferris State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Ferris State University. The school requires 2 items to submit - Formal demonstration of competencies and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |