PSU
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA
91% admitted · $12,651/yr after aid
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Open
- Average net price
- $8,402
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Median earnings
- $60,457
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Ferris State University is a public college in Big Rapids, MI with 8,106 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, and admitted students average 1012 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $8,402 per year ($8,356 for families earning under $30,000). 44% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,457 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 9,548
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,694
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing460–570
200800
SAT Math430–550
200800
ACT Composite20–24
136
What Ferris State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesRequired
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,646
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,736
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,736
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$8,356
- $30–48k$4,796
- $48–75k$4,055
- $75–110k$9,313
- $110k+$19,650
Get a personal estimate with Ferris State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $60,457
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,106
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 41%
- White73%
- Hispanic7%
- Black10%
- Asian2%
Ferris State University FAQ
What is Ferris State University's acceptance rate?+
Ferris State University admits 91% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Ferris State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 460–570 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–550 on SAT Math; the average total is 1012.
What ACT score do you need for Ferris State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–24.
Is Ferris State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Ferris State University?+
In Fall 2023, 9,548 students applied to Ferris State University and 7,694 were admitted; 1,595 enrolled.
Does Ferris State University consider legacy status?+
No. Ferris State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Ferris State University require an essay?+
Ferris State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Ferris State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,646 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,402.
What is Ferris State University's graduation rate?+
44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 169910 · How we use this data
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