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: 9,548
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Average HS GPA: 3.27
GPA Breakdown
10%
4.0
19%
3.75 - 3.99
17%
3.50 - 3.74
16%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
19%
2.50 - 2.99
6%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 570
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 550
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
730 - 1090
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 26
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
621
with Terminal Degree
318
324
Men
297
Women
63
Minority
11
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
34%
Graduate in 5 years
52%
Graduate in 6 years
57%
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.
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.
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.
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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
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate
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
Former NHL member, 4x Stanley Cup Champion & Olympic Gold Medal Winner (Canada)
Phil Hagerman
Prominent pharmacist, businessman and philanthropist
Dana King
Former award winning network news anchor and prominent, award winning artist/sculptor
Tim Murphy
Former deputy director of the FBI, prominent businessman
Vivian Pickard
Prominent businesswoman, civic leader and former president of the General Motors Foundation
Dr. Barbara Horn
Prominent optometrist and former president of the American Optometric Association
Jeff Blashill
Former head coach of NHL's Detroit Redwings
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
34%
Graduate in 5 years
52%
Graduate in 6 years
57%
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 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,710
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,260
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,010
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
72%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$31,720
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,615
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$15,150
Required Fees
$106
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$862
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
$1,588
Transportation for Commuters
$1,302
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,660
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
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
8,940
Foreign Countries Represented
34
Demographics
1.52%
Asian
9.45%
Black
6.63%
Hispanic
74.34%
Caucasian
2.62%
Unknown
1.37%
International
53% female
47% male
6% are out of state
73% are full time
27% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
53%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
35%
Campus Environment
Village
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Theme Housing
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Educational Counseling & Disabilities Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Julie Alexander
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
Yes
Documentation Required for LD
It is recommended, but not required that documented is provided.Documentation Required for ADHD
It is recommended, but not required that documented is provided.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
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
2
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
No
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
220
Number of Honor Societies
19
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
10
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
32% participate in intramural sports
4% 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 on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Central Michigan University
Health
Womens Center
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Central Michigan University
Sustainability
83/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
No
% food budget spent on local/organic food
30%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
No
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
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
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
