Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Big Rapids, MI · Town |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 8,106 |
| Acceptance rate | 88% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 910–1150 · 63% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 18–23 |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 48% |
| First-year retention | 73% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 15:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $27,048 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Engineering tech, Criminal justice & security, Health professions & nursing, Visual & performing arts.
Strongest majors at Ferris State
- Public policy & social work at Ferris State: #290 of 406 schools, score 47/100, about 54 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at Ferris State: #409 of 543 schools, score 48/100, about 240 graduates a year
- Engineering (all) at Ferris State: #330 of 434 schools, score 39/100, about 51 graduates a year
- Communications & media at Ferris State: #452 of 592 schools, score 44/100, about 97 graduates a year
- Business & finance at Ferris State: #506 of 650 schools, score 38/100, about 361 graduates a year
- English & writing at Ferris State: #559 of 697 schools, score 31/100, about 17 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at Ferris State: #539 of 668 schools, score 42/100, about 100 graduates a year
- Computer science at Ferris State: #560 of 691 schools, score 33/100, about 70 graduates a year