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Ferris State University

Ferris State University is based in the town of Big Rapids, MI — a public campus in a small-town setting.

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What could it cost?

Start with net price after grants, then read the published costs. Each chart names its academic year and the students it covers.

Net price by family income

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Average annual cost after grants for each family-income band. These group averages are not personal price quotes.

IPEDS Income brackets, 2022–23
family-income band
$5,957
family income
under $30k
$7,962
$30–48k
$12,303
$48–75k
$17,193
$75–110k
$19,308
over $110k

Average net price

$8,6242023–24Skip to data table

Average annual attendance cost after grants for the reported student group. Your own aid offer and costs may differ.

$8k$10k$12k$14k$16k200820232008: $15,5422009: $13,9412010: $13,4632011: $13,9912012: $14,0102013: $13,2302014: $13,3062015: $13,1362016: $12,9492017: $13,0082018: $12,8892019: $12,2132020: $13,0102021: $12,8122022: $12,2022023: $8,624$8,624
$8k$10k$12k$14k$16k200820232008: $15,5422009: $13,9412010: $13,4632011: $13,9912012: $14,0102013: $13,2302014: $13,3062015: $13,1362016: $12,9492017: $13,0082018: $12,8892019: $12,2132020: $13,0102021: $12,8122022: $12,2022023: $8,624$8,624

Average net price at Ferris State University fell from $15,542 (2008) to $8,624 (2023).

Average net price — data
YearNet price
2008$15,542
2009$13,941
2010$13,463
2011$13,991
2012$14,010
2013$13,230
2014$13,306
2015$13,136
2016$12,949
2017$13,008
2018$12,889
2019$12,213
2020$13,010
2021$12,812
2022$12,202
2023$8,624
IPEDS 16 federal reports, 2008–2023

Total cost of attendance

$27,0482024–25Skip to data table

Estimated annual attendance budget before grants, including tuition, fees, housing, food and books. Not every expense is billed by the school.

$20k$22k$24k$26k200920242009: $20,0462010: $20,7692011: $20,8452012: $20,9092013: $21,4982014: $21,2152015: $21,6802016: $21,6352017: $21,8962018: $22,7152019: $22,8522020: $23,1062021: $24,2952022: $25,1352023: $26,0662024: $27,048$27,048
$20k$23k$25k$28k200920242009: $20,0462010: $20,7692011: $20,8452012: $20,9092013: $21,4982014: $21,2152015: $21,6802016: $21,6352017: $21,8962018: $22,7152019: $22,8522020: $23,1062021: $24,2952022: $25,1352023: $26,0662024: $27,048$27,048

Total cost at Ferris State University rose from $20,046 (2009) to $27,048 (2024).

Total cost of attendance — data
YearCost
2009$20,046
2010$20,769
2011$20,845
2012$20,909
2013$21,498
2014$21,215
2015$21,680
2016$21,635
2017$21,896
2018$22,715
2019$22,852
2020$23,106
2021$24,295
2022$25,135
2023$26,066
2024$27,048
IPEDS Academic-year cost 2009–2024

Tuition (in-state vs out-of-state)

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Published tuition and fees before grants. Housing, food, books and other attendance costs are separate.

In-stateOut-of-state
$5k$10k$15k200120232001: $4,6702002: $5,3002003: $6,1882004: $6,0902005: $6,6862006: $6,5802007: $7,6682008: $9,0002013: $10,4662014: $10,6772015: $10,9702016: $11,2902017: $11,6282018: $11,7882019: $12,0682020: $12,3762021: $12,7402022: $13,0762023: $13,630$13,630 in2001: $9,8902002: $10,7802003: $11,9282004: $12,1782005: $13,3702006: $13,1402007: $15,5922008: $15,9002013: $16,7222014: $16,4672015: $17,5622016: $18,0482017: $18,5882018: $11,7882019: $12,0682020: $12,3762021: $12,7402022: $13,0762023: $13,630$13,630 out
$5k$10k$15k200120232001: $4,6702002: $5,3002003: $6,1882004: $6,0902005: $6,6862006: $6,5802007: $7,6682008: $9,0002013: $10,4662014: $10,6772015: $10,9702016: $11,2902017: $11,6282018: $11,7882019: $12,0682020: $12,3762021: $12,7402022: $13,0762023: $13,630$13,630 in2001: $9,8902002: $10,7802003: $11,9282004: $12,1782005: $13,3702006: $13,1402007: $15,5922008: $15,9002013: $16,7222014: $16,4672015: $17,5622016: $18,0482017: $18,5882018: $11,7882019: $12,0682020: $12,3762021: $12,7402022: $13,0762023: $13,630$13,630 out

Tuition — data
YearIn-stateOut-of-state
2001$4,670$9,890
2002$5,300$10,780
2003$6,188$11,928
2004$6,090$12,178
2005$6,686$13,370
2006$6,580$13,140
2007$7,668$15,592
2008$9,000$15,900
2013$10,466$16,722
2014$10,677$16,467
2015$10,970$17,562
2016$11,290$18,048
2017$11,628$18,588
2018$11,788$11,788
2019$12,068$12,068
2020$12,376$12,376
2021$12,740$12,740
2022$13,076$13,076
2023$13,630$13,630
IPEDS Published price 2001–02 to 2023–24 (not adjusted for inflation)
Cost, size & completion summary

Cost, size & completion

Ferris State University reports published tuition by residency: $14,778 in-state versus $14,778 out-of-state — a $0 gap that makes state lines part of the decision. Scorecard snapshot: 2026-06-10; historical charts show their own years.

Ferris State University reports 8,106 undergraduate students. Enrollment is a headcount, not a measure of teaching access.

46.9% of first-time, full-time bachelor's entrants completed at Ferris State University within six years (2026-06-10 release). This measure excludes other student groups.

Do students finish — and what comes after?

Graduation, debt and earnings cover different groups. Read each chart's entering class or fiscal period; they are not one group's journey.

Six-year graduation rate

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46.9%entered Fall 2018Skip to data table

The share of first-time, full-time bachelor's entrants who completed at this institution within six years. Other students are not included.

30%40%50%entered 1991entered 2018entered 1991: 30.9%entered 1992: 29.9%entered 1993: 27.9%entered 1994: 26.4%entered 1995: 26.3%entered 1996: 29.4%entered 1997: 33.3%entered 1998: 32.8%entered 1999: 31.3%entered 2000: 33.5%entered 2001: 38.9%entered 2002: 39.8%entered 2003: 44.3%entered 2004: 45.6%entered 2005: 42.1%entered 2006: 44.4%entered 2007: 43.2%entered 2008: 43%entered 2009: 40.6%entered 2010: 42.8%entered 2011: 44.9%entered 2012: 48.9%entered 2013: 47.2%entered 2014: 50%entered 2015: 47.7%entered 2016: 49.4%entered 2017: 47.9%entered 2018: 46.9%46.9%
30%40%50%entered 1991entered 2018entered 1991: 30.9%entered 1992: 29.9%entered 1993: 27.9%entered 1994: 26.4%entered 1995: 26.3%entered 1996: 29.4%entered 1997: 33.3%entered 1998: 32.8%entered 1999: 31.3%entered 2000: 33.5%entered 2001: 38.9%entered 2002: 39.8%entered 2003: 44.3%entered 2004: 45.6%entered 2005: 42.1%entered 2006: 44.4%entered 2007: 43.2%entered 2008: 43%entered 2009: 40.6%entered 2010: 42.8%entered 2011: 44.9%entered 2012: 48.9%entered 2013: 47.2%entered 2014: 50%entered 2015: 47.7%entered 2016: 49.4%entered 2017: 47.9%entered 2018: 46.9%46.9%

The six-year graduation rate at Ferris State University rose from 30.9% (entered 1991) to 46.9% (entered 2018).

A six-year rate can only describe a class that entered six or more years ago — by definition the last point on the line is that old.

Six-year graduation rate — data
YearGraduated within 6 yrs
1991 cohort30.9%
1992 cohort29.9%
1993 cohort27.9%
1994 cohort26.4%
1995 cohort26.3%
1996 cohort29.4%
1997 cohort33.3%
1998 cohort32.8%
1999 cohort31.3%
2000 cohort33.5%
2001 cohort38.9%
2002 cohort39.8%
2003 cohort44.3%
2004 cohort45.6%
2005 cohort42.1%
2006 cohort44.4%
2007 cohort43.2%
2008 cohort43%
2009 cohort40.6%
2010 cohort42.8%
2011 cohort44.9%
2012 cohort48.9%
2013 cohort47.2%
2014 cohort50%
2015 cohort47.7%
2016 cohort49.4%
2017 cohort47.9%
2018 cohort46.9%
IPEDS Entering cohorts 1991–2018

Median debt at exit (completers vs non-completers)

Historical student groups
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Median federal student loan debt when students left school, shown separately for those who completed and those who did not.

CompletedLeft without degree
$10k$20kLeft school in fiscal years 1997 and 1998 (FY1997/98)Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21)Left school in fiscal years 1997 and 1998 (FY1997/98): $11,000Left school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99): $13,765Left school in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 (FY2000/01): $14,092Left school in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 (FY2001/02): $14,500Left school in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (FY2002/03): $13,406Left school in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (FY2003/04): $13,625Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $14,428Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $14,500Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $14,500Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $15,125Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $16,489Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $18,125Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $20,499Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $22,500Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $24,486Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $24,500Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $23,927Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $23,750Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $23,488Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $21,591Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $21,491Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $21,250Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $21,000$21,000 completedLeft school in fiscal years 1997 and 1998 (FY1997/98): $2,625Left school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99): $5,718Left school in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 (FY1999/00): $5,858Left school in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 (FY2000/01): $5,688Left school in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 (FY2001/02): $4,687Left school in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (FY2002/03): $3,808Left school in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (FY2003/04): $3,750Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $3,938Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $3,938Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $3,938Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $4,875Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $6,125Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $7,321Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $7,500Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $7,500Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $7,500Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $8,750Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $9,784Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $10,856Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $10,250Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $9,500Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $9,000Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $9,373$9,373 left
$10k$20kLeft school in fiscal years 1997 and 1998 (FY1997/98)Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21)Left school in fiscal years 1997 and 1998 (FY1997/98): $11,000Left school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99): $13,765Left school in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 (FY2000/01): $14,092Left school in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 (FY2001/02): $14,500Left school in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (FY2002/03): $13,406Left school in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (FY2003/04): $13,625Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $14,428Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $14,500Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $14,500Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $15,125Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $16,489Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $18,125Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $20,499Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $22,500Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $24,486Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $24,500Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $23,927Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $23,750Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $23,488Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $21,591Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $21,491Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $21,250Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $21,000$21,000 completedLeft school in fiscal years 1997 and 1998 (FY1997/98): $2,625Left school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99): $5,718Left school in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 (FY1999/00): $5,858Left school in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 (FY2000/01): $5,688Left school in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 (FY2001/02): $4,687Left school in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (FY2002/03): $3,808Left school in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (FY2003/04): $3,750Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $3,938Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $3,938Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $3,938Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $4,875Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $6,125Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $7,321Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $7,500Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $7,500Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $7,500Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $8,750Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $9,784Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $10,856Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $10,250Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $9,500Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $9,000Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $9,373$9,373 left

Each point combines two years. Neighboring points share one year, so changes should be read with that overlap in mind.

These two-year windows closed before today's students borrowed — they describe past cohorts, not the current price of a degree.

Median debt at exit — data
YearCompletedLeft without degree
Left school in fiscal years 1997 and 1998 (FY1997/98)$11,000$2,625
Left school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99)$13,765$5,718
Left school in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 (FY1999/00)—$5,858
Left school in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 (FY2000/01)$14,092$5,688
Left school in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 (FY2001/02)$14,500$4,687
Left school in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (FY2002/03)$13,406$3,808
Left school in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (FY2003/04)$13,625$3,750
Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05)$14,428$3,938
Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06)$14,500$3,938
Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07)$14,500$3,938
Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08)$15,125$4,875
Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09)$16,489$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10)$18,125$6,125
Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11)$20,499$7,321
Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12)$22,500$7,500
Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13)$24,486$7,500
Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14)$24,500$7,500
Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15)$23,927$8,750
Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16)$23,750$9,784
Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17)$23,488$10,856
Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18)$21,591$10,250
Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19)$21,491$9,500
Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20)$21,250$9,000
Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21)$21,000$9,373
NSLDS GRAD_DEBT_MDN / WDRAW_DEBT_MDN, merged FY periods · via College Scorecard

Earnings after entry

Historical student groups

Median annual earnings after entering college, for federally aided students who were working and not enrolled when measured.

Entered: academic years 2013–14 or 2014–15
$47,339
6 years after entry
Entered: academic years 2011–12 or 2012–13
$52,215
8 years after entry
Entered: academic years 2009–10 or 2010–11
$54,735
10 years after entry

Each figure covers a different group of students who entered college in the stated years. Earnings were measured in the same two years; these are not one group followed over time.

Measured in 2020–21, adjusted for inflation to 2022 dollars. Each figure pools two entering academic years.

Treasury Pooled entering cohorts · Scorecard 2020–21 historical file

What does the admissions record show?

Rates and score ranges describe a past admissions cycle. Submitted scores are not cutoffs or a prediction of admission.

Admissions snapshot & test policies

Ferris State University admitted 11,387 of 12,460 applicants in Fall 2024. The 91.4% rate describes that application pool.

91.4%
acceptance rate · Fall 2024 admissions cycle
rate trend$13,630 in-state tuition · 2023–248,106 undergraduates · Fall 2024
Test-optional (considered) · Fall 2024
400SAT range (section 25th/75th sums): 890–11201600

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Admissions

Ferris State University reported scores as considered but not required for the Fall 2024 admissions cycle. For Ferris State University’s enrolled SAT submitters, Reading and Writing was 460–570 and Math was 430–550 (25th–75th percentiles). The section-percentile sums 890–1120 are not composite-score percentiles. These are not admission cutoffs.

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Score25th50th75th
SAT Reading & Writing460510570
SAT Math430500550
ACT Composite202124

25th / 75th: a quarter of enrolled submitters scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. These are not cutoffs.

Only students who submitted scores are counted — at test-optional schools, many enrolled students aren't in this table.

Percentiles are among enrolled students who submitted scores (Fall 2024 admissions cycle).

In the Fall 2024 cycle, Ferris State University received 12,460 applications and admitted 11,387 (91.4%), with 1,677 enrolling.

Acceptance rate

91.4%Fall 2024Skip to data table

The share of applicants offered a spot — lower means more selective; read it alongside the score ranges below.

60%80%200120242001: 50.9%2002: 45.8%2003: 73.5%2004: 49.4%2005: 65.8%2006: 75.9%2007: 56%2008: 55.4%2009: 54.8%2010: 53.9%2011: 77.5%2012: 70.9%2013: 75.9%2014: 78.4%2015: 78.2%2016: 77.7%2017: 74.2%2018: 80.9%2019: 86.6%2020: 82.5%2021: 84.8%2022: 87.9%2023: 80.6%2024: 91.4%91.4%
60%80%200120242001: 50.9%2002: 45.8%2003: 73.5%2004: 49.4%2005: 65.8%2006: 75.9%2007: 56%2008: 55.4%2009: 54.8%2010: 53.9%2011: 77.5%2012: 70.9%2013: 75.9%2014: 78.4%2015: 78.2%2016: 77.7%2017: 74.2%2018: 80.9%2019: 86.6%2020: 82.5%2021: 84.8%2022: 87.9%2023: 80.6%2024: 91.4%91.4%

Acceptance rate — data
YearAcceptance rate
Fall 200150.9%
Fall 200245.8%
Fall 200373.5%
Fall 200449.4%
Fall 200565.8%
Fall 200675.9%
Fall 200756%
Fall 200855.4%
Fall 200954.8%
Fall 201053.9%
Fall 201177.5%
Fall 201270.9%
Fall 201375.9%
Fall 201478.4%
Fall 201578.2%
Fall 201677.7%
Fall 201774.2%
Fall 201880.9%
Fall 201986.6%
Fall 202082.5%
Fall 202184.8%
Fall 202287.9%
Fall 202380.6%
Fall 202491.4%
IPEDS Fall cycles 2001–2024

SAT range (section sums, 25th–75th)

890–1120Fall 2024 · submittersSkip to data table

Sums of the reading/writing and math percentiles among enrolled submitters — not percentiles of total SAT scores or admission cutoffs.

TEST-OPTIONAL ERA9001000110012002016 REDESIGN2015202420162015: 8802016: 9102017: 9402018: 9402019: 9302020: 9402021: 9302022: 9102023: 8902024: 8908902015: 11202016: 11802017: 11702018: 11702019: 11702020: 11602021: 11502022: 11502023: 11202024: 11201120
TEST-OPTIONAL ERA9001000110012002016 REDESIGN2015202420162015: 8802016: 9102017: 9402018: 9402019: 9302020: 9402021: 9302022: 9102023: 8902024: 8908902015: 11202016: 11802017: 11702018: 11702019: 11702020: 11602021: 11502022: 11502023: 11202024: 11201120

SAT range (section sums) — data
Year25th75th
Fall 20158801120
Fall 20169101180
Fall 20179401170
Fall 20189401170
Fall 20199301170
Fall 20209401160
Fall 20219301150
Fall 20229101150
Fall 20238901120
Fall 20248901120
IPEDS Fall 2015–2024, submitters only

ACT middle 50%

20–24Fall 2024 · submittersSkip to data table

The middle half of enrolled ACT submitters, using published composite-score percentiles — not admission cutoffs.

TEST-OPTIONAL ERA2025200120242001: 172002: 172003: 172004: 182005: 182006: 182007: 182008: 182009: 182010: 182011: 192012: 192013: 192014: 192015: 192016: 192017: 192018: 192019: 182020: 182021: 192022: 182023: 182024: 20202001: 192002: 222003: 232004: 232005: 232006: 242007: 242008: 242009: 242010: 242011: 242012: 242013: 242014: 242015: 242016: 252017: 252018: 262019: 252020: 262021: 262022: 232023: 262024: 2424
TEST-OPTIONAL ERA2025200120242001: 172002: 172003: 172004: 182005: 182006: 182007: 182008: 182009: 182010: 182011: 192012: 192013: 192014: 192015: 192016: 192017: 192018: 192019: 182020: 182021: 192022: 182023: 182024: 20202001: 192002: 222003: 232004: 232005: 232006: 242007: 242008: 242009: 242010: 242011: 242012: 242013: 242014: 242015: 242016: 252017: 252018: 262019: 252020: 262021: 262022: 232023: 262024: 2424

ACT middle 50% — data
Year25th75th
Fall 20011719
Fall 20021722
Fall 20031723
Fall 20041823
Fall 20051823
Fall 20061824
Fall 20071824
Fall 20081824
Fall 20091824
Fall 20101824
Fall 20111924
Fall 20121924
Fall 20131924
Fall 20141924
Fall 20151924
Fall 20161925
Fall 20171925
Fall 20181926
Fall 20191825
Fall 20201826
Fall 20211926
Fall 20221823
Fall 20231826
Fall 20242024
IPEDS Fall 2001–2024, submitters only

What is the campus like?

Enrollment counts a campus population; retention follows first-years returning. Their dates and populations are shown separately.

Undergraduate enrollment

8,106Fall 2024Skip to data table

Reported undergraduate enrollment. This count does not measure class size or teaching access.

8k10k12k200220242002: 9,7592003: 10,3492004: 10,3002005: 11,0512006: 11,0312007: 11,4232008: 11,8682009: 12,2112010: 12,6512011: 12,7502012: 12,7002013: 12,6462014: 12,6322015: 12,5712016: 12,0062017: 11,5492018: 11,0082019: 10,3982020: 9,5752021: 8,8102022: 8,3902023: 8,0872024: 8,1068,106
8k10k12k200220242002: 9,7592003: 10,3492004: 10,3002005: 11,0512006: 11,0312007: 11,4232008: 11,8682009: 12,2112010: 12,6512011: 12,7502012: 12,7002013: 12,6462014: 12,6322015: 12,5712016: 12,0062017: 11,5492018: 11,0082019: 10,3982020: 9,5752021: 8,8102022: 8,3902023: 8,0872024: 8,1068,106

Undergraduate enrollment at Ferris State University fell from 9,759 (Fall 2002) to 8,106 (Fall 2024).

Undergraduate enrollment — data
YearUndergraduates
Fall 20029,759
Fall 200310,349
Fall 200410,300
Fall 200511,051
Fall 200611,031
Fall 200711,423
Fall 200811,868
Fall 200912,211
Fall 201012,651
Fall 201112,750
Fall 201212,700
Fall 201312,646
Fall 201412,632
Fall 201512,571
Fall 201612,006
Fall 201711,549
Fall 201811,008
Fall 201910,398
Fall 20209,575
Fall 20218,810
Fall 20228,390
Fall 20238,087
Fall 20248,106
IPEDS Fall headcounts 2002–2024

First-year retention (full-time)

78%Fall 2023 cohortSkip to data table

The share of the reported first-time student group who returned the following year. This rate does not explain why others left.

0%20%40%60%80%200220232002: 0%2003: 66%2004: 70%2005: 69%2006: 70%2007: 70%2008: 68%2009: 70%2010: 71%2011: 70%2012: 77%2013: 72%2014: 80%2015: 75%2016: 79%2017: 76%2018: 76%2019: 79%2020: 77%2021: 77%2022: 73%2023: 78%78%
0%25%50%75%200220232002: 0%2003: 66%2004: 70%2005: 69%2006: 70%2007: 70%2008: 68%2009: 70%2010: 71%2011: 70%2012: 77%2013: 72%2014: 80%2015: 75%2016: 79%2017: 76%2018: 76%2019: 79%2020: 77%2021: 77%2022: 73%2023: 78%78%

First-year retention at Ferris State University rose from 0% (Fall 2002) to 78% (Fall 2023).

First-year retention — data
YearRetention
Fall 2002 cohort0%
Fall 2003 cohort66%
Fall 2004 cohort70%
Fall 2005 cohort69%
Fall 2006 cohort70%
Fall 2007 cohort70%
Fall 2008 cohort68%
Fall 2009 cohort70%
Fall 2010 cohort71%
Fall 2011 cohort70%
Fall 2012 cohort77%
Fall 2013 cohort72%
Fall 2014 cohort80%
Fall 2015 cohort75%
Fall 2016 cohort79%
Fall 2017 cohort76%
Fall 2018 cohort76%
Fall 2019 cohort79%
Fall 2020 cohort77%
Fall 2021 cohort77%
Fall 2022 cohort73%
Fall 2023 cohort78%
IPEDS Full-time cohorts 2002–2023
More about Ferris State University

Faculty pay at Ferris State University averages $129,024 a year, annualized from reported monthly pay. Carnegie classes Ferris State University as a primarily residential campus of 8,106 undergraduates — and 77.6% of the reported first-time, full-time student group returned for a second year.

Ferris State University's SAT section-percentile sums are 890–1120 — their midpoint is below the MI four-year benchmark. These are not total-score percentiles. Put your own practice estimate on Ferris State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.

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How Ferris State University compares

State and national medians cover active bachelor-primary institutions, mixing public and private schools. Tuition uses in-state rates at public schools. These are broad reference points, not a ranking of similar schools or your likely bill.

Scorecard dates identify the release snapshot, not a shared measurement year. Earnings describe federally aided students who were working and not enrolled ten years after entry; cohorts and populations differ from the admissions and tuition figures.

Acceptance rate

Fall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS

Ferris State University91.4%
Michigan median79.2%
National median76.8%

Tuition (in-state)

Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid

Ferris State University$14,778
Michigan median$24,944
National median$19,591

Median earnings (10 yr)

Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot

Ferris State University's snapshot: calendar years and dollar basis unverified.

Ferris State University$54,735
Michigan median$54,739
National median$53,781
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Ferris State University, Michigan and national reference values
Metric & basisFerris State UniversityMichigan medianNational median
Acceptance rateFall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS91.4%79.2%76.8%
Tuition (in-state)Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid$14,778$24,944$19,591
Median earnings (10 yr)Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot$54,735$54,739$53,781

Published earnings by bachelor's field of study

For Ferris State University, these are federal subject groups (CIP), not departments. Median is the middle annual income.

Ferris State University federal-aid recipients · graduated 2017–18 or 2018–19 · income measured 2022 or 2023 · inflation-adjusted to 2024 dollars. Definitions and limits.

View 40 fields & earnings
Bachelor's field of study (CIP category)Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$118,364
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$91,993
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$91,678
Construction Management$90,504
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians$88,670
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$86,348
Computer and Information Sciences, General$85,131
Surveying Engineering$84,958
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians$83,528
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$82,821
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$81,718
Manufacturing Engineering$80,996
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$76,031
Finance and Financial Management Services$75,797
Human Resources Management and Services$66,054
Marketing$66,023
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$64,703
Business Administration, Management and Operations$64,131
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$63,582
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$62,718
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$61,884
Criminal Justice and Corrections$60,325
Biology, General$56,878
Health and Medical Administrative Services$56,774
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$54,837
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians$54,031
Accounting and Related Services$53,742
Social Work$53,351
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$51,484
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$51,396
Design and Applied Arts$50,658
Hospitality Administration/Management$49,983
Psychology, General$49,596
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management$48,367
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$47,823
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,053
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$45,052
Graphic Communications$44,116
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians$43,507
Fine and Studio Arts$39,165

These 40 fields listed for Ferris State University measure earnings after completion. The $54,735 institution-level snapshot above measures earnings after entry; it is not the same cohort or a total for these fields. 21 additional Ferris State University fields have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.

Frequently asked questions

What test-score data does Ferris State University report?

Ferris State University's enrolled submitters had SAT section-percentile sums of 890–1120 in Fall 2024. These are not total-score percentiles or a GPA requirement.

What is Ferris State University's acceptance rate?

91.4% in the Fall 2024 cycle — 11,387 admitted from 12,460 applicants.

How much does Ferris State University cost?

In-state tuition is $14,778; out-of-state students pay $14,778. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.

What earnings data does Ferris State University report?

Median earnings ten years after entry: $54,735. Major figures measure four years after completion. Source and date limits.

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Data: IPEDS ADM2024 (Fall 2024 admissions, provisional) · IPEDS HD2024/IC2024 directory · College Scorecard 2026-06-10 release (institution and field-of-study files; earnings from Treasury records). Retrieved 2026-09-01. Chart dates follow this institution's available observations; the release date is not an academic year or an earnings year. Some records end earlier than others. Field-of-study cohort dates are shown with the table. Read the date and population definitions.

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