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Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate88%
Acceptance Rate88%

About Ferris State University

Ferris State University is a public, state university in the town of Big Rapids, Michigan. Ferris State University was founded in 1884. The college enrolls around 10,072 students per year, including 9,000 undergrads.

Ferris State University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is not difficult to get into Ferris State University. Ferris State University admitted 88% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 12,228 applications received in 2022, 10,746 students were offered admission.

Ferris State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 88%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.3
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 63%

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Ferris State University is located in Big Rapids, Michigan, near Grand Rapids.

If you want to see Ferris State University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 131 to Big Rapids, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Gerald R. Ford International.

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College Info

1201 South State Street Big Rapids, MI 49307

Campus Setting: Small Town

Ferris State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Ferris State University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Ferris State University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Ferris State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

800 - 870

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Math SAT Range

450 - 570

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Reading SAT Range

460 - 580

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

870 and Above

Good

800 to 870

Avg

800 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Ferris State University students is 950. Applicants with SAT scores of 870 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Ferris State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 800 to 870 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 800 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Ferris State University.

Ferris State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$25,226

In State

$25,226

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$13,524
$13,524
Fees
$180
$180
Housing
$10,660
$10,660
Books
$862
$862

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Ferris State University is like? There are approximately 10,072 students enrolled at Ferris State University, including 9,000 undergraduate students and 1,072 graduate students. 73% percent of students attend school full-time, 93% percent are from MI and 7% percent of students are from other states.

73%

Full Time

27%

Part Time

93%

In State

7%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

10,072

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

88%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$13,704

Out-of-State

$13,704

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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