Ferris State University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
8,087
Men / Women
46% / 54%
White
75%
Black
11%
Hispanic
7%
Mixed
3%
Asian
2%
Native American
1%
International
1%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
21%
Professional
19%
Life & Natural Sciences
16%
Arts
11%
Engineering, Computing & Math
5%
Education
4%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$14,778
Est. Cost of Attendance
$19,117
10-Year ROI
$192,000
ROI Percentile
79th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
78%
4-Year Graduation Rate
33%
6-Year Graduation Rate
47%
Transfer-Out Rate
8%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,270 (10th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
222 (13th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85%
Yield (Unbound)
15%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Expenditure
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $1M | #362 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $1M | #464 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $0M | #534 |
Graduate Degrees
| Life & Natural Sciences | 119 | #198 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #264 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 19 | #394 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
66%
SAT Range
890
–
1,120
ACT Range
20
–
24
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts, Sciences, and Education | 576 | 33% / 67% | 0% | $56,708 | |
| Applied Mathematics | 7 — | 71% / 29% | 0% | $72,043 | |
| Applied Chemistry | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | |||||
| Biology | 50 — | 22% / 78% | 0% | $75,374 | |
| Biotechnology | 10 — | 30% / 70% | 0% | — | |
| Chemistry | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Biology | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | — | |
| Advertising | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $57,020 | |
| Economics | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Child Development | 15 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $51,435 | |
| Criminal Justice | 19 — | 47% / 53% | 0% | $64,036 | |
| General Studies | 70 — | 44% / 56% | 0% | $45,780 | |
| History | 7 — | 71% / 29% | 0% | — | |
| Law Enforcement | 140 — | 41% / 59% | 0% | $64,036 | |
| Political Science | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Professional Writing | 13 — | 31% / 69% | 0% | $47,885 | |
| Psychology | 44 — | 16% / 84% | 0% | $47,736 | |
| Public Relations | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $57,020 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 8 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $47,885 | |
| Social Sciences | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Social Work | 42 — | 2% / 98% | 0% | $56,957 | |
| Spanish | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Sports Communication | 12 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $57,020 | |
| Writing | 8 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $47,885 | |
| Biology Education | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $52,029 | |
| Business Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $52,029 | |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | |||||
| Elementary Education | 38 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | $52,226 | |
| English Education | 6 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,029 | |
| Mathematics Education | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $52,029 | |
| Social Studies Education | 17 — | 53% / 47% | 0% | $52,029 | |
| Technology Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,029 | |
| Art Teacher Education | |||||
| Broadcasting | 23 — | 70% / 30% | 0% | $41,433 | |
| Printing Management | 8 — | 62% / 38% | 0% | $52,770 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Business | 308 | 57% / 43% | 1% | $78,241 | |
| Accounting Technology | 33 — | 39% / 61% | 0% | $66,248 | |
| Accounting and Finance | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $66,248 | |
| Actuarial Science | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Business Administration | 143 — | 59% / 41% | 1% | $85,180 | |
| Business Analytics | 8 — | 75% / 25% | 12% | — | |
| Finance | 17 — | 65% / 35% | 0% | — | |
| Hospitality Management | 13 — | 23% / 77% | 0% | $37,944 | |
| Human Resources Management | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $61,520 | |
| Marketing | 31 — | 48% / 52% | 0% | $80,735 | |
| Operations Management | 28 — | 71% / 29% | 4% | $85,180 | |
| Recreation Marketing | 18 — | 78% / 22% | 0% | $65,235 | |
| Risk Management and Insurance | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering Technology | 397 | 86% / 14% | 1% | $89,229 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | |||||
| Computer Information Systems | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Information Technology | 13 — | 69% / 31% | 0% | $80,882 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 27 — | 89% / 11% | 0% | $82,079 | |
| Network Technology | 19 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Surveying Engineering | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Telecommunications Technology | 6 — | 83% / 17% | 17% | $93,703 | |
| Architectural Engineering Technology | 24 — | 54% / 46% | 4% | $64,222 | |
| Automotive Technology | 23 — | 96% / 4% | 0% | $88,351 | |
| Construction Management | 43 — | 95% / 5% | 0% | $98,756 | |
| Cybersecurity | 32 — | 81% / 19% | 0% | $85,201 | |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | 9 — | 89% / 11% | 0% | $93,703 | |
| Energy Systems Technology | 38 — | 89% / 11% | 3% | $97,004 | |
| Heavy Equipment Technology | 9 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $83,398 | |
| Industrial Production Technology | 59 — | 93% / 7% | 0% | $93,138 | |
| Industrial Technology | 19 — | 79% / 21% | 0% | $93,138 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 50 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $88,351 | |
| Plastics Technology | 18 — | 72% / 28% | 0% | $93,138 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Health Professions | 223 | 14% / 86% | 1% | $76,172 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | 14 — | 21% / 79% | 7% | $74,436 | |
| Dental Hygiene | 10 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $56,073 | |
| Health Sciences | 46 — | 11% / 89% | 0% | $59,632 | |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | |||||
| Nuclear Medicine Technology | 20 — | 15% / 85% | 5% | $64,618 | |
| Nursing | 93 — | 15% / 85% | 1% | $96,345 | |
| Public Health | |||||
| Respiratory Care | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $64,618 | |
| Health Administration | 21 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $59,304 | |
| Health Information Management | 16 — | 19% / 81% | 0% | $59,304 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Optometry | 8 | 38% / 62% | 0% | ||
| Vision Science | 8 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall College of Art and Design | 160 | 42% / 57% | 2% | $47,839 | |
| Animation | 55 — | 64% / 36% | 0% | $52,770 | |
| Applied Design | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 100% | $47,032 | |
| Art History | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $37,997 | |
| Drawing | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $37,997 | |
| Fashion Design | 10 — | 10% / 90% | 0% | $47,032 | |
| Graphic Design | 25 — | 36% / 64% | 0% | $47,032 | |
| Illustration | 19 — | 11% / 89% | 0% | $47,032 | |
| Industrial Design | 10 — | 60% / 40% | 10% | $47,032 | |
| Interior Design | 9 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $47,032 | |
| Jewelry Arts | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 100% | $37,997 | |
| Music Management | 15 — | 53% / 47% | 0% | $41,723 | |
| Painting | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $37,997 | |
| Photography | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Sculpture | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $37,997 | |
| Visual Communication Design | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $47,032 |