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Ferris State University

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Big Rapids, MI

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Ferris State University, in Big Rapids, MI, is a public large school, enrolling around 8,106 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 91% of applicants. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $118,364/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate91%
SAT range890–1120
ACT range20–24
Undergrads8,106
Yield (admits who enroll)16%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$27,048
4-year grad rate47%
Median earnings, 10yr out$54,735

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans43%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out59%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$56,878/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Construction Management$90,504/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$75,797/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$66,054/yr
Marketing$66,023/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$64,131/yr
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$61,884/yr
Accounting and Related Services$53,742/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$49,983/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$51,396/yr
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Graphic Communications$44,116/yr
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians$43,507/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$91,678/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$85,131/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$51,484/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,053/yr
Engineering
Surveying Engineering$84,958/yr
Manufacturing Engineering$80,996/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$91,993/yr
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians$88,670/yr
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$86,348/yr
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$82,821/yr
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians$54,031/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$47,823/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$45,052/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$118,364/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$81,718/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$76,031/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$64,703/yr
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$63,582/yr
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$62,718/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$56,774/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$60,325/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$54,837/yr
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians$83,528/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,596/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$53,351/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$50,658/yr
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management$48,367/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$39,165/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,213
Typical room charge$5,450
Typical board charge$4,818

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ferris State University's acceptance rate?

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI admits approximately 91% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Ferris State University?

Admitted students at Ferris State University typically score between 890–1120 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Ferris State University?

Admitted students at Ferris State University typically score between 20–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Ferris State University cost?

Ferris State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,048 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Ferris State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Ferris State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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