Ferris State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2043 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #562 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #512 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #447 of 1,026 | For Organizational / Business / IO Psychology |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 9,000
- Graduates
- 1,072
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.ferris.edu
Ferris State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Ferris State University has an acceptance rate of 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 85% | 89% |
| Applicants | 12,228 | 4,680 | 7,548 |
| Admissions | 10,746 | 3,992 | 6,754 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,701 | 758 | 943 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 43 | 14 | 29 |
3,285 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,748 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,089 or 63%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 910
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Ferris State University are 910-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
40 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Ferris State University are 18-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7444 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 874 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 647 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 398 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 312 (3%) |
| Asian | 178 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 135 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 30 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,128
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $13,076 | $8,532 |
| Tuition in-state | $13,076 | $8,532 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,076 | $8,532 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,213 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,268 |
| Room charge | $5,450 |
| Meal charge | $4,818 |
Ferris State University majors
Ferris State University has granted 1,912 bachelor's degrees across 85 programs, 198 master's across 14 programs, and 197 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Ferris State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 66 | 222 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 37 | 160 | 28 | |
| Pharmacy | 140 | |||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 48 | 69 | ||
| Social Work | 24 | 45 | 47 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 107 | |||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 15 | 67 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 41 | 37 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 77 | |||
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology & Technician | 35 | 35 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 66 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | 57 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 59 | |||
| General Studies | 14 | 43 | ||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 7 | 49 | ||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 53 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 36 | 15 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 27 | 22 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 18 | 29 | ||
| Psychology, General | 7 | 37 | ||
| Graphic Design | 42 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 27 | 15 | ||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 42 | |||
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 27 | 13 | ||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 10 | 29 | ||
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 37 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 28 | 8 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 35 | |||
| Optometry | 35 | |||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 35 | |||
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 34 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 34 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 32 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 27 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 26 | |||
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology & Technician | 25 | |||
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology & Technician | 15 | 10 | ||
| Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations | 25 | |||
| Illustration | 22 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 22 | |||
| Information Technology | 5 | 17 | ||
| Community College Administration | 21 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 21 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 20 | |||
| Public Health, General | 9 | 11 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 17 | |||
| Interior Design | 17 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 16 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 16 | |||
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 15 | |||
| Tool and Die Technology & Technician | 15 | |||
| Photography | 14 | |||
| Surveying Engineering | 13 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 12 | |||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 12 | |||
| Sports Communication | 12 | |||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 11 | |||
| Finance, General | 11 | |||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 11 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 6 | 5 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 6 | 5 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 11 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | 4 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | |||
| Industrial Electronics Technology & Technician | 10 | |||
| Music Management | 9 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 8 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 5 | 2 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 7 | |||
| Industrial and Product Design | 7 | |||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 7 | |||
| Technical Teacher Education | 1 | 6 | ||
| Architecture | 6 | |||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 6 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |||
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 6 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 5 | |||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Biotechnology | 5 | |||
| Chemical Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 5 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Graphic Communications, General | 5 | |||
| Insurance | 5 | |||
| Telecommunications Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Business Analytics | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 4 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 4 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Printing Management | 4 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, Other | 3 | |||
| Drawing | 3 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | |||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 3 | |||
| Printmaking | 3 | |||
| Sociology, General | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Writing, General | 3 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Biochemistry | 1 | |||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Engineering, General | 1 | |||
| Jewelry Arts | 1 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | |||
| Painting | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 758 | 1,912 | 198 | 197 |
Ferris State University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 51% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ferris State University has published 1,608 scientific papers with 23,492 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Psychology, Chemistry, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 14 | 40 |
| 1992 | 13 | 54 |
| 1993 | 20 | 50 |
| 1994 | 17 | 49 |
| 1995 | 27 | 62 |
| 1996 | 23 | 91 |
| 1997 | 22 | 85 |
| 1998 | 23 | 115 |
| 1999 | 11 | 97 |
| 2000 | 25 | 132 |
| 2001 | 25 | 158 |
| 2002 | 52 | 144 |
| 2003 | 21 | 219 |
| 2004 | 25 | 236 |
| 2005 | 31 | 280 |
| 2006 | 28 | 354 |
| 2007 | 29 | 431 |
| 2008 | 34 | 487 |
| 2009 | 46 | 547 |
| 2010 | 53 | 661 |
| 2011 | 46 | 799 |
| 2012 | 43 | 936 |
| 2013 | 65 | 970 |
| 2014 | 57 | 999 |
| 2015 | 86 | 1096 |
| 2016 | 61 | 1187 |
| 2017 | 60 | 1111 |
| 2018 | 62 | 1239 |
| 2019 | 66 | 1398 |
| 2020 | 85 | 1880 |
| 2021 | 69 | 2094 |
| 2022 | 59 | 2136 |
| 2023 | 61 | 2172 |
Ferris State University alumni
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Karen McDougal
- Occupations
- Playboy Playmatemodeltelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Karen McDougal is an American model and actress. She is known for her appearances in Playboy magazine as Playmate of the Month for December 1997 and Playmate of the Year of 1998, and for her alleged 9-month-long affair with Donald Trump before he became president. In 2001, the readers of Playboy voted McDougal the runner-up of "The sexiest Playmate of the 1990s".
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Al Jardine
- Occupations
- guitaristrecord producermusiciansinger-songwriterdentist
- Biography
-
Alan Charles Jardine is an American musician who co-founded the Beach Boys. He is best known as the band's rhythm guitarist, background vocalist, and for occasionally singing lead vocals on singles such as "Help Me, Rhonda" (1965), "Then I Kissed Her" (1965), "Cottonfields" (1970), and a cover of the Del-Vikings’ "Come Go with Me" (1981). His song "Lady Lynda" was also a UK top 10 hit for the group in 1978. Other Beach Boys songs that feature Jardine on lead include "I Know There's an Answer" (1966), “Vegetables" (1967), a cover of Buddy Holly’s “Peggy Sue” (1978), and "From There to Back Again" (2012).
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Børns
- Occupations
- songwritersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Garrett Clark Borns, better known by his stage name Børns (stylized as BØRNS), is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
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Vennela Kishore
- Occupations
- comedianactorfilm director
- Biography
-
Bokkala Kishore Kumar, known professionally as Vennela Kishore, is an Indian actor and director who works in Telugu-language films. Known for his comic roles, he was given the moniker "Vennela" after his first feature film Vennela (2005). He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards, two SIIMA Awards and one IIFA Utsavam Award.
General info
| Founded | 1884 |
|---|---|
| Colors | crimson, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,268 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1201 S State St Big Rapids, Michigan, 49307-2251 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 2315912000 |