Ferris State University

(Big Rapids, MI)

Students at Ferris State University get big-school resources with plenty of extracurricular activities in a relaxed, small-town setting in the heart of west-central Michigan. More than 170 degrees are offered through the colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Services, Optometry, Pharmacy, Professional and Technological Studies, and Engineering Technology. Let Ferris make a difference in your life.

Admissions

54.8%
of Applicants Admitted

SAT Required

18–24 ACT Composite
17–23 ACT English
17–24 ACT Math

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$21,522
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $9,480
Out-of-State Tuition: $16,770
Room and Board: $10,942
Books & Supplies: $1,100

Will I Like It

13,981
number of undergraduates

Public
Setting: Town
48% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Ecommerce, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Tourism & Hospitality

Education

Teaching

Engineering

Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Dentistry, Eye Care, Health Administration, Pharmacy

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Writing

Journalism & Communication

Debate & Speech, Journalism, Technician

Music

General Music & Theory

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Law Enforcement, Parks & Recreation, Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math

Social Sciences

Family & Consumer Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Trades

Carpentry, Mechanic

Visual Arts & Design

Industrial & Product Design, Interior Design, Painting, Sculpture

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Cars, Chess, Art Club, Band, Computers, Debate, College Democrats, College Republicans, Computer Club, Debate Team, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Marching Band, Ensemble, Entrepreneurship Club, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Forensics Team, Student Council, Travel, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Yearbook, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Photography Club, Poetry Society, School Newspaper, School Yearbook, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Student Government & Council, Young Democrats

Long Description

Ferris State, founded in 1884, is a public university of career-oriented education. Programs are offered through the Michigan College of Optometry and the Colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Services, Pharmacy, and Technology. Its 800-acre campus is located in Big Rapids, 50 miles from Grand Rapids.

Mailing Address

1201 S State St
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251

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