Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,440
56.3% Female
43.8% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Public
Region
Great Lakes IL IN MI OH WI
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Town: Distant
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
No
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
227
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
15
Doctoral Research
1
Doctoral Professional
2
Distance
42
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.28%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.18%
Asian
3.40%
Black or African American
3.19%
Hispanic or Latino
0.07%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
65.76%
White
1.94%
Two or more races
14.79%
Unknown
9.38%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$0
Admissions Office Web Address
www.ferris.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$6,324
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$9,480
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
15
Master's (Distance)
4
Doctor's Degree Research
1
Doctor's Degree Professional
2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
3
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Architecture | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Art Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Community College Education | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Information Technology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Management Science | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Nursing Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Optometry | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Public Health, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Technical Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 622 | 622 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 622 | 622 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 310 | 310 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 186 | 186 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 126 | 126 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 83 | 83 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
No
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$6,324
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$9,480
Financial aid office web address
www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room & Board Charge
$9,434
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $6,324 | $9,480 |
| Full time Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $527 | $790 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | In-state Tuition | In-state Fees | Out-of-State Tuition | Out-of-State Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optometry | $22,968 | $0 | $34,452 | $0 |
| Pharmacy | $20,658 | $0 | $30,987 | $0 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,440
56.3% Female
43.8% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.28%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.18%
Asian
3.40%
Black or African American
3.19%
Hispanic or Latino
0.07%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
65.76%
White
1.94%
Two or more races
14.79%
Unknown
9.38%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 1 | 3 |
| Asian | 10 | 7 |
| Black Or African American | 18 | 31 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 29 | 17 |
| Non-resident Alien | 92 | 43 |
| White | 371 | 576 |
| Two Or More Races | 11 | 17 |
| Unknown | 98 | 115 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
144
43.1% Male
56.9% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
24
37.5% Male
62.5% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
163
42.3% Male
57.7% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
61
62.3% Male
37.7% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
1201 S State St
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251
Phone
231-591-2000
Fax
Email
