Ferris State University
1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Description
Ferris State University prepares students for successful careers, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. Through its many partnerships and its career-oriented, broad-based education, Ferris serves our rapidly changing global economy and society.The Ferris campus offers big-university opportunities and amenities combined with small-town safety and comfort. The campus is within easy walking distance of downtown Big Rapids with its restaurants, shops, movie theater, art gallery and municipal park. Bicyclists, hikers and in-line skaters have easy access to the White Pine Trail, Michigan's longest "rails to trails" project.
Ferris State University offers a number of residence hall options to accommodate your preferences. All Ferris residence halls are completely smoke free. All rooms have connections internet and cable television. A phone with voicemail is also included in each room. Each hall is equipped with laundry facilities as well as a small kitchenette. Students in these halls must select one of the following dining plans: Bulldog Anytime Platinum, Bulldog Anytime Gold, Bulldog Anytime Silver, or Bulldog Anytime Bronze.
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Bulldogs
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$9,480
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,770
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
13,865
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 12,245
- Freshman Class
- 2,006
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 13,865
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 88%
- Graduate
- 12%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 97%
- Part-Time
- 3%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 93%
- Out-of-State
- 7%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 50%
- Men
- 50%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 6%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 81%
- Latino
- 2%
- Other
- 10%
Students State Origin
- Michigan
- 93%
- Illinois
- 2%
- Indiana
- 1%
- Other
- 4%
International Students
- International
- 1%
- Domestic
- 99%