Ferris State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1982 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #561 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #511 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #420 of 1,028 | For Organizational / Business / IO Psychology |
| Top50% | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 9,248
- Graduates
- 1,113
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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 85% 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 | 85% | 83% | 86% |
| Applicants | 10,480 | 4,038 | 6,442 |
| Admissions | 8,884 | 3,369 | 5,515 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,356 | 674 | 682 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 49 | 26 | 23 |
2,983 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,780 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
924 or 66%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Ferris State University are 930-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
72 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Ferris State University are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7713 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 818 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 648 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 418 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 385 (4%) |
| Asian | 177 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 145 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0%) |
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
- $10,575
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,740 | $8,232 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,740 | $8,232 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,740 | $8,232 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,312 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,128 |
| Room charge | $5,450 |
| Meal charge | $4,678 |
Ferris State University majors
Ferris State University has granted 2,124 bachelor's degrees across 88 programs, 189 master's across 15 programs, and 204 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 | 67 | 253 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 28 | 211 | 35 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 139 | |||
| Pharmacy | 137 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 60 | 42 | ||
| Social Work | 13 | 47 | 42 | |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 42 | 55 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 16 | 80 | ||
| General Studies | 14 | 63 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 76 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 48 | 18 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 19 | 46 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 64 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 39 | 16 | ||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 10 | 43 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 38 | 12 | ||
| Psychology, General | 13 | 34 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | 42 | ||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 10 | 34 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 44 | |||
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology & Technician | 23 | 21 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 43 | |||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 43 | |||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 38 | |||
| Graphic Design | 37 | |||
| Optometry | 37 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | 20 | 12 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 33 | |||
| Illustration | 33 | |||
| Information Technology | 5 | 28 | ||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 33 | |||
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 21 | 10 | ||
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 31 | |||
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology & Technician | 17 | 14 | ||
| Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations | 30 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 30 | |||
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology & Technician | 29 | |||
| Community College Administration | 28 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 27 | |||
| Music Management | 23 | |||
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 22 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 22 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 21 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 21 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 20 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 19 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 18 | |||
| Interior Design | 18 | |||
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 18 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 16 | |||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 15 | |||
| Finance, General | 15 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 11 | 4 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 13 | |||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 13 | |||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 5 | 8 | ||
| Tool and Die Technology & Technician | 13 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 12 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | 6 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 12 | |||
| Public Health, General | 5 | 7 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 12 | |||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 11 | |||
| Technical Teacher Education | 4 | 7 | ||
| Surveying Engineering | 10 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 9 | |||
| Industrial Electronics Technology & Technician | 9 | |||
| Industrial and Product Design | 9 | |||
| Sports Communication | 9 | |||
| Writing, General | 9 | |||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 4 | 4 | ||
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 8 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 7 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 7 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 7 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | |||
| Photography | 7 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | |||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 7 | |||
| Architecture | 6 | |||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 6 | |||
| History, General | 6 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 6 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | |||
| Biotechnology | 5 | |||
| Chemical Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Environmental Biology | 5 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | |||
| Business Statistics | 4 | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 2 | 2 | ||
| Drawing | 4 | |||
| Graphic Communications, General | 4 | |||
| Painting | 4 | |||
| Printing Management | 4 | |||
| Advertising | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, Other | 3 | |||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 3 | |||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 3 | |||
| Insurance | 2 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | |||
| Sociology, General | 2 | |||
| Telecommunications Technology & Technician | 2 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 1 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 1 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Jewelry Arts | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Printmaking | 1 | |||
| Sculpture | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 732 | 2,124 | 189 | 204 |
Ferris State University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 45% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ferris State University has published 1,460 scientific papers with 20,204 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Law, Chemistry, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8 | 54 |
| 1991 | 11 | 38 |
| 1992 | 11 | 48 |
| 1993 | 19 | 45 |
| 1994 | 17 | 47 |
| 1995 | 26 | 59 |
| 1996 | 21 | 89 |
| 1997 | 18 | 82 |
| 1998 | 22 | 96 |
| 1999 | 10 | 89 |
| 2000 | 21 | 102 |
| 2001 | 23 | 144 |
| 2002 | 47 | 122 |
| 2003 | 19 | 192 |
| 2004 | 23 | 202 |
| 2005 | 27 | 248 |
| 2006 | 25 | 296 |
| 2007 | 27 | 372 |
| 2008 | 31 | 424 |
| 2009 | 39 | 501 |
| 2010 | 61 | 607 |
| 2011 | 45 | 696 |
| 2012 | 42 | 765 |
| 2013 | 52 | 913 |
| 2014 | 54 | 954 |
| 2015 | 87 | 1020 |
| 2016 | 63 | 1012 |
| 2017 | 52 | 1098 |
| 2018 | 57 | 1069 |
| 2019 | 61 | 1188 |
| 2020 | 77 | 1727 |
| 2021 | 79 | 2261 |
| 2022 | 62 | 1996 |
Ferris State University alumni
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Karen McDougal
- Occupations
- Playboy Playmateactorfilm actortelevision actormodel
- 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
- guitaristpianistsingerdentistsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Alan Charles Jardine is an American musician who co-founded the Beach Boys. He is best known as the band's rhythm guitarist and for occasionally singing lead vocals on singles such as "Help Me, Rhonda" (1965), "Then I Kissed Her" (1965), "Cottonfields" (1970), and "Come Go with Me" (1978). 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), and "From There to Back Again" (2012).
-
Børns
- Occupations
- singer-songwritersongwriter
- 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
- film directoractorcomedian
- 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 | 1,319 |
| 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 |