Ferris State University

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• 901 S State St
  Big Rapids , MI 49307-2251
  (231) 591-2000
  www.ferris.edu/ Campus Virtual Tour

  Setting

  Town, distant from an urban area

  Enrollment

  15,254

  Full time

  12,113

  Part time

  3,141

  Men full time

  6,371

  Women full time

  5,742

  Region Campus Street View

  Mission Statement

  Ferris State University will be a national leader in providing opportunities for innovative teaching and learning in career-oriented, technological and professional education.

  Ferris State University More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Public

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Masters and First-professional

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

  Ferris State University Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  1%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  2%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  7%

  Hispanic

  2%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  84%

  Non-Resident Alien

  1%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  3%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• Ferris State University Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  (800) 433-7747

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $0

  Applied

  14,703

  Admitted

  8,240

  Enrolled

  3,846

  Admitted %

  56%

  Ferris State University Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Required

  Secondary school rank

  Neither required nor recommended

  Secondary school record

  Required

  TOEFL

  Required

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Recommended

  Recommendations

  Neither required nor recommended

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Neither required nor recommended

  Ferris State University Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  0%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  -

  Students submitting ACT

  86%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  18

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  24

• Ferris State University Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $9,480

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $15,900

  Books and Supplies

  $1,246

  On-campus room and board

  $8,940

  Off-campus room and board

  -

  Ferris State University Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  84%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  19% , $3,670 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  35% , $3,267 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  44% , $4,730 on average

• Ferris State University Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Ornamental Horticulture	7	0	0
  Architecture and Related Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Interior Architecture	0	51	0
  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	0	72	0
  Biotechnology	0	11	0
  Environmental Biology	0	2	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Accounting	0	14	0
  Accounting and Finance	0	9	0
  Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	4	26	0
  Business Administration and Management, General	19	144	21
  Construction Management	0	71	0
  E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce	0	1	0
  Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	0	11	0
  Finance, General	0	10	0
  Hospitality Administration/Management, General	0	14	0
  Hotel/Motel Administration/Management	0	8	0
  Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General	0	9	0
  Information Resources Management/CIO Training	0	0	0
  International Business/Trade/Commerce	0	4	0
  Marketing Research	0	0	0
  Marketing/Marketing Management, General	0	45	0
  Office Management and Supervision	0	0	0
  Operations Management and Supervision	0	69	0
  Real Estate	0	0	0
  Selling Skills and Sales Operations	0	0	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Advertising	0	24	0
  Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	0	4	0
  Public Relations/Image Management	0	12	0
  Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	0	15	0
  Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production	0	5	0
  Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design	12	0	0
  Printing Management	0	13	0
  Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician	0	18	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Computer and Information Systems Security	0	0	0
  Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration	0	0	0
  Information Technology	1	38	18
  Culinary and Personal Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other	0	0	0
  Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager	6	0	0
  Education	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Art Teacher Education	0	5	0
  Biology Teacher Education	0	8	0
  Business Teacher Education	0	1	0
  Chemistry Teacher Education	0	1	0
  Curriculum and Instruction	0	0	44
  Education, Other	0	5	0
  Elementary Education and Teaching	0	78	0
  English/Language Arts Teacher Education	0	13	0
  Health Teacher Education	0	3	0
  History Teacher Education	0	10	0
  Mathematics Teacher Education	0	7	0
  Social Studies Teacher Education	0	10	0
  Technical Teacher Education	0	19	24
  Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician	36	0	0
  Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician	0	36	0
  CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician	21	0	0
  Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	13	0	0
  Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	49	0	0
  Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	0	18	0
  Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician	0	55	0
  Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology	0	8	0
  Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician	31	0	0
  Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other	1	32	0
  Industrial Technology/Technician	0	21	0
  Manufacturing Technology/Technician	0	31	0
  Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician	15	29	0
  Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician	18	26	0
  Quality Control Technology/Technician	0	10	0
  Surveying Technology/Surveying	16	22	0
  Telecommunications Technology/Technician	0	11	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  English Language and Literature/Letters, Other	0	3	0
  Speech and Rhetorical Studies	2	21	0
  Technical and Business Writing	0	5	0
  Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Child Care and Support Services Management	5	4	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist	0	22	0
  Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	1	0	0
  Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	54	0	0
  Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator	0	11	0
  Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	49	0	0
  Health/Health Care Administration/Management	0	60	0
  Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other	0	9	0
  Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	0	0	0
  Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	48	0	0
  Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist	40	0	0
  Nursing Administration	0	0	5
  Nursing, Other	0	0	0
  Nursing/Registered Nurse	47	60	0
  Optometry	0	0	0
  Pharmacy	0	0	0
  Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist	0	0	0
  Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	56	0	0
  History	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  History, General	0	10	0
  Legal Professions and Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Legal Assistant/Paralegal	17	0	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other	17	5	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Applied Mathematics	0	6	0
  Mathematics, General	0	1	0
  Statistics, General	0	1	0
  Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	6	0	0
  Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	67	0	0
  Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician	14	10	0
  Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician	13	0	0
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Biological and Physical Sciences	36	0	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management	0	12	0
  Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Chemistry, General	0	9	0
  Precision Production	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Tool and Die Technology/Technician	9	0	0
  Welding Technology/Welder	38	0	0
  Psychology	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Psychology, General	0	24	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Public Administration	0	5	0
  Social Work	0	44	0
  Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Chemical Technology/Technician	7	0	0
  Security and Protective Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	0	0	23
  Criminal Justice/Police Science	58	200	0
  Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Sociology	0	5	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Art History, Criticism and Conservation	0	4	0
  Commercial and Advertising Art	0	24	0
  Design and Applied Arts, Other	0	7	0
  Design and Visual Communications, General	0	42	0
  Fine/Studio Arts, General	0	8	9
  Graphic Design	19	13	0
  Industrial Design	0	14	0
  Music Management and Merchandising	0	20	0
  Painting	0	3	0
  Photography	0	5	0
  Sculpture	0	4	0

• Ferris State University Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  -

  Financial aid priority deadline

  Mar 1st

  Regular application deadline

  Aug 1st

  Fall application deadline

  -

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Aug 1st

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  Jul 1st

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  Rolling admission

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  No set date

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  May 31st

• Ferris State University Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  -

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  http://www.ferris.edu/campustour/

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  Ferris State University Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

  Football program

  Yes

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  -

  Cross country/track program

  Yes

  Ferris State University Military Programs

  ROTC

  Yes

  Army

  Yes

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  No

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