About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Linda Hayes
Student Services Representative
Student Services Representative
Address
1201 S. State Street CSS Building
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone
800-433-7747
Email
admissions@ferris.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
University Center
Student Recreation Center
FLITE Library
Card Wildlife Center
Ewigleben Ice Arena
Student Recreation Center
FLITE Library
Card Wildlife Center
Ewigleben Ice Arena
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Manistee National Forest
Muskegon River
Caberfae Ski Area
Muskegon River
Caberfae Ski Area
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
800-433-7747
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
800-433-7747
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 11:30 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. M, T, TH, F, some Saturdays
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: 11:30 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. M, T, TH, F, some Saturdays
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Variable
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Bus Service, Taxi Service, closest airport Gerald R. Ford International Airport,Ferris shuttle to and from Grand Rapids
Driving Instructions to Campus
See Vistor Website: http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/visitors/homepage.htm
Local Accommodations
Holiday Inn
Super 8
Country and Suites
Quality Inn & Suites
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 10,284
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Average HS GPA: 3.27
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 590
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 580
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 26
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
16:1
Total Faculty
892
with Terminal Degree
340
498
Men
394
Women
70
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
31%
Graduate in 5 years
52%
Graduate in 6 years
58%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
Environmental Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Finance.
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Actuarial Science.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Statistics.
Business/Commerce, General.
Construction Management.
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations.
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Insurance.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Operations Management and Supervision.
Organizational Leadership.
Selling Skills and Sales Operations.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
Sports Communication.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
Graphic Communications, General.
Printing Management.
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Community College Education.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Education, Other.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Geography Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
Technical Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician.
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician.
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician.
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician.
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician.
Quality Control Technology/Technician.
Surveying Technology/Surveying.
Telecommunications Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Surveying Engineering.
Systems Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
Rhetoric and Composition.
Writing, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Care and Support Services Management.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other.
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Long Term Care Administration/Management.
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist.
Nursing Administration.
Nursing Education.
Optometry.
Pharmacy.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Criminal Justice/Police Science.
Criminalistics and Criminal Science.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Pre-Law Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
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MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician.
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
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PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General.
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry, Other.
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PRECISION PRODUCTION.
Tool and Die Technology/Technician.
Welding Technology/Welder.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
Chemical Technology/Technician.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Design and Applied Arts, Other.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Drawing.
Fashion/Apparel Design.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Illustration.
Industrial and Product Design.
Interior Design.
Metal and Jewelry Arts.
Music Management.
Painting.
Photography.
Printmaking.
Sculpture.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Chris Kunitz
NHL Pittsburg Penguins, 2x Stanley Cup Champion
Jeff Hephner
Prominent Television/Movie Actor
Jeff Blashill
Head Coach of Detroit Red Wings NHL Hockey Team
Vivian Pickard
General Motor's Director of Detroit Community Partnership
Denise Beachy
President of Hamlock Semiconductor
Phil Hagerman
Chairman & CEO of Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc.
Butch Jones
Head Coach of University of Tennessee Football Team
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
31%
Graduate in 5 years
52%
Graduate in 6 years
58%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 14
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,470
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,260
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,110
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
76%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$36,530
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,615
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$12,630
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$840
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
$1,548
Transportation for Commuters
$1,300
On-Campus Room and Board
$9,894
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
11,885
Foreign Countries Represented
43
Demographics
1.54%
Asian
8.10%
Black
5.67%
Hispanic
77.70%
Caucasian
1.75%
International
53% female
47% male
5% are out of state
68% are full time
32% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
28%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
80%
Campus Environment
Village
96/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Educational Counseling & Disabilities Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Marie Yowtz
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
Yes
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
No
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
240
Number of Honor Societies
19
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
10
1% join a fraternity
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
24% participate in intramural sports
3% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Bulldogs)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Bulldogs)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Central Michigan University
Health
Womens Center
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Central Michigan University
Sustainability
76/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
95
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
