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FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY INFORMATION


Ferris State University is located in Big Rapids, Michigan and is a public college. Ferris State University is a four year college and offers Associate's Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, and a number of different programs and courses.

Ferris State University is in a relatively rural area (in the country away from any large cities), which may be something you prefer if you like the country lifestyle as a student.

Ferris State University has a rolling admissions policy, which means that you can apply throughout the year for the upcoming semester.

Ferris State University is a medium-sized college with an average enrollment of around 12,547 students.

Ferris State University accepts about 47% of its applicants on average, and 75% of the students receive some sort of financial aid for college at Ferris State University.

If you are looking for more information on financial aid at Ferris State University, you can may want to contact Sara Dew, who is the Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Ferris State University. You may also qualify for free grants for college in Michigan to attend Ferris State University.

You may also need to take one or more of the following tests to qualify for admission at Ferris State University:

  • ACT
  • SAT

If you are interested in joining the Army, Ferris State University does have an ROTC Army program that is available for attending students.

If you have taken some advanced placement courses with an applicable test, or obtained credit from an other college, you may be eligible to transfer that credit to Ferris State University.

Ferris State University offers the following co-op opportunities and programs to its students:

  • Applied Arts
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Health
  • Social Sciences
  • Technologies

Ferris State University offers the following extracurricular activities to its students:

  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Jazz Band
  • Literary Magazine
  • Music Ensembles
  • Music Theater
  • Pep Band
  • Radio Station
  • Sports
  • Yearbook

On a 4.0 scale, the average high school gpa for students that are entering Ferris State University is 3.12.

You may want to brush up on your ACT preparation as well, because the average ACT score for students that are entering Ferris State University is 20.

Do a lot of students come from out of state to attend Ferris State University? Well, about 6% of the student body at Ferris State University comes from outside the state of Michigan.

Do a lot of the students at Ferris State University live on campus? Well, about 35% live on campus, while 65% live off campus and commute to school every day.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY

Ferris State University Address:


1201 S. State CSS 201
Big Rapids, Michigan 49307
Phone: 231-591-2000
Fax: 231-591-2990
Web Site: http://www.ferris.edu

Ferris State University admission closing date:


Rolling

Does Ferris State University offer Associate's degrees?


Yes

Does Ferris State University offer Bachelor's degrees?


Yes

Does Ferris State University offer Master's degrees?


Yes

Does Ferris State University offer Doctoral degrees?


No

Ferris State University graduation rate:


29.4%

Ferris State University retention rate:


66%

Ferris State University average high school GPA:


3.12

Ferris State University average ACT score:


20

Ferris State University tuition cost (estimate):


$7,200

Ferris State University room & board cost (estimate):


$6,816

Is Ferris State University a private college?


No

Is Ferris State University a coed college?


Yes

Ferris State University school calendar:


Semester

Is Ferris State University a 2 year or 4 year college?


4 Years

Ferris State University enrollment:


12,547 Students

Percentage of applicants accepted to Ferris State University


47%

Percentage of students at Ferris State University receiving financial aid:


75%

Percentage of African American students:


8.2%

Percentage of Native American students:


0.7%

Percentage of Asian students:


1.6%

Percentage of Hispanic students:


1.3%

Percentage of Caucasian students:


79.2%

Percentage of students living on campus:


35%

Percentage of students living off campus:


65%



Other Activities Nearby:


Golf Courses in Big Rapids


Data provided by Data-lists.com Universities and Colleges Database. Data last updated on 2007-10-25.

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