Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
Ferris State University is a public university located in Big Rapids, MI, serving approximately 8,087 students. It has an acceptance rate of 81%.
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Tuition
$13,630
Acceptance
80.58%
Students
9,065
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$13,630
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,630
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,660
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,700
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Freshman Retention
73%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
80.58%
SAT range
890 - 1120
ACT range
18 - 26
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
9,065
Undergrads
8,087
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
56
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
17
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.49
Property Rate / 1,000
1.24
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Big Rapids
Violent Rate / 100k
167
Property Rate / 100k
1,176
Location
Institution does not report this
Big Rapids, MI 49307
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