Ferris State University
1201 S State St, Big Rapids, Michigan 49307-2251
4-year, Public Town: Remote
Key Statistics
9,918
Total Students
8,940
Undergraduates
15 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing
Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$14,778
+8.4% from last year
Out-of-State
$0
+8.4% from last year
Books & Supplies
$890
Living Arrangements
On Campus
Food & Housing: $11,462
Other Expenses:
$2,492
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $9,036
Other Expenses:
$2,816
With Family
Food & Housing: $1,642
Other Expenses:
$3,152
+3.5%
Total Annual Costs
In-State
$29,622
On Campus
+6.9% from last year
$27,520
Off Campus
+4.3% from last year
$18,820
With Family
+7.3% from last year
Out-of-State
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
47% Female
53% Undergraduate Age
24 and Under
85% 25 and Over
15% Undergraduate Residence
In-State
92% Out-of-State
6% International
1% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
14% Some Distance
34% No Distance
52% Graduate Attendance
Full-Time
66% Part-Time
34% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
32% Some Distance
5% No Distance
63% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaska Native
1% Asian
2% Black or African American
9% Hispanic/Latino
7% White
75% Two or more races
3% Race/ethnicity unknown
3% US Nonresident
1% Popular Programs
1
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
238
graduates
2
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
193
graduates
3
Pharmacy
Health Professions and Related Programs
123
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Undergraduate research (co-curricula)
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Contact Information
Phone
(231) 591-2000
Address
1201 S State St, Big Rapids, Michigan 49307-2251
IPEDS ID
169910
Federal Financial Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).