Ferris State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Ferris State University is a public institution located in Big Rapids, Michigan with approximately 8,106 undergraduate students enrolled. Ferris State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $8,624 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $49,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Ferris State University is a public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1884 as Big Rapids Industrial School by Woodbridge N. Ferris and became a public institution in 1950. The university also has a satellite campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $12,202/year average net cost and $15,500 median debt at graduation, Ferris State is genuinely affordable, and its career-focused programs in fields like pharmacy, optometry, and skilled trades tend to translate into solid employment. The concern worth flagging is the 48% graduation rate — only about half of students who start here finish, which means you'll want to think seriously about fit, support systems, and whether Big Rapids' small-town setting works for you before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,106 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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