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Ferris State University Business Programs

Ferris State University is a public institution located in Big Rapids, MI. A Remote Town provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Ferris State University Rankings

Ferris State University appears in the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#9 of 134	State — Michigan
Overall Quality	#66 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#451 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Ferris State University?

Contact details for Ferris State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251
Phone:	2315912000
Website:	www.ferris.edu/
Admissions:	www.ferris.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Ferris State University?

You can apply to Ferris State University online at: www.ferris.edu/admissions/application/

Ferris State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Ferris State University

Here’s what Ferris State University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Ferris State University?

Ferris State University maintains an acceptance rate of 91%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 15% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

65% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Ferris State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 460 and 570. Math scores were between 430 and 550.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 890 to 1120. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Ferris State University ranged between 20 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Ferris State University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,863	4,371	90%
Women	7,597	7,016	92%

Can I Afford Ferris State University?

The average net price after aid at Ferris State University is $12,202. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$14,582
In-State Fees	$196
Out-of-State Tuition	$14,582
Out-of-State Fees	$196
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$14,778
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$14,778

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 18% of students at Ferris State University receive some form of financial aid (1,576 students).

Nearly 74% of students at Ferris State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,005 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,075.

Student Loan Debt

43% of Ferris State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,740 per year.

Ferris State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,260 students enrolled at Ferris State University. Ferris State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 8,087 undergraduate students at Ferris State University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ferris State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	137
Black or African American	800
Hispanic	558
White	5,935
American Indian/Alaska Native	72
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	202
Non-Resident	80

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Ferris State University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Michigan	1,552
Illinois	25
Indiana	22
Ohio	15
Florida	12

Additionally, approximately 1.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Ferris State University Graduate Student Diversity

978 of Ferris State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Ferris State University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ferris State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	27
Black or African American	57
Hispanic	38
White	663
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Two or More Races	26
Non-Resident	47

Online Learning at Ferris State University

Ferris State University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

3,091 undergraduate students at Ferris State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,330 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 47 students took at least one online class and 325 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Ferris State University

Below are the business programs are offered at Ferris State University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	171	23	—	264
Marketing	31	—	—	52
Accounting and Related Services	38	—	—	45
Construction Management	43	—	—	43
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations	18	—	—	19
Finance and Financial Management Services	17	—	—	17
Hospitality Administration/Management	13	—	—	13
Human Resources Management and Services	3	—	—	10
Insurance	5	—	—	9
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	—	—	—	7
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	4	—	—	4
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	—	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Ferris State University

Ferris State University offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Ferris State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.