Ferris State University

Overview of Ferris State University (FSU)

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The university is dedicated to aligning its practices and resources in support of several core values including collaboration, diversity, ethical community, excellence, learning, and opportunity. Graduates are prepared for successful careers, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. By partnering with industry leaders, the institution maintains state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and amenities for students. Ferris State University is also committed to helping students gain real-world skills outside of the classroom.

The total student population is 11,165. Of these, 9,929 are undergraduate students. The university also employs 485 full-time and 227 part-time faculty members, all of whom serve in instructional capacities. This makes the student-to-faculty ratio 15:1, which is about average for the nation. Ferris State University does boast exceptional access to faculty and promotes engaging instruction, one-on-one career advice, and the development of professional connections. Professors have real-work experience in their fields and work hard to provide relevant, adaptive coursework.

Top Rankings For Ferris State University

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FSU Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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FSU Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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Ferris State University is ranked third for best value school in the nation. Undergraduate tuition is based on student grade level – freshmen, sophomore, junior, or and senior. Additionally, all estimates provided by the institution assume students are enrolled in 14 credit hours per semester.

For the 2021-2022 academic year, United States residents and Canadians enrolled as freshmen and sophomores paid $12,740 per year, or $455 per credit hour, to attend the university. International students paid much more, however, with a tuition rate of $20,552 per year, or $734 per credit hour. United States residents and Canadians enrolled as juniors and seniors paid $13,636 per year, or $487 per credit hour. Again, the cost for international students was higher, coming in at $21,924 per year, or $783 per credit hour. Notably, there is no difference in tuition for in-state and out-of-state students.

It's important to note that those taking graduate-level classes pay a different rate. For United States and Canadian students, the cost was $686 per credit hour, while international students paid $1,030 per credit hour. Additionally, the pharmacy and optometry programs cost more, as do the doctoral degrees available.

Prospective students should be aware that there are other costs associated with earning degrees at Ferris State University. In addition to tuition, many must pay for some type of room and board. For undergraduates, living on campus costs approximately $12,740 per year. There are also several other things such as fees, books, supplies, travel, and personal expenses to consider.

To help offset the cost of higher education, Ferris State University offers a wide variety of financial aid to first-time freshmen, transfer, and international students. Options include grants, loans, scholarships, and student employment. The university has several significant scholarships available to freshmen, as well as numerous transfer student scholarships. In total, 96% of those enrolled at the school receive some type of financial aid. While most assistance comes in the forms of grants and scholarships, 67% of students still require loans in order to attend.

Sticker Price

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Academics

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Ferris State University provides high quality instruction in a large selection of academic programs. Students can choose to pursue associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees, as well as some professional certificates. There are more than 180 undergraduate programs, 16 master’s programs, and four doctoral programs, as well as 15 graduate certificates available. Notably, this institution is the only one in Michigan to offer some majors.

All major options fall under one of the following colleges:

For first-time, full-time students pursing bachelor’s degrees at Ferris State University in fall 2020, the retention rate was 79%. Retention for part-time students is somewhat lower, coming in at 44%. These statistics do show, however, that most full-time students are pleased with their academic experiences enough to return for a second year.

The overall graduation rate in 2020 was 50%, with 24% of tracked students transferring out before their final academic year. It’s worth mentioning that only 58% of entering students fit the survey criteria, as the only individuals counted were first-time students attending the university full-time. This data is significant because it highlights the percentage of students who succeed in earning their degrees or certificates within 150% of the standard completion time (four years).

All of Ferris State University’s programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools, which is recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) also accredits several programs within the College of Business. Additionally, the institution has many specialized accreditations. Some of the most notable agencies associated with the school include Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA), Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Student Population Total

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Outcome & Salary

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Data on the 2019-2020 class shows that 85% of graduates had successful job placement. This is down from the 2015-2016 academic year, when job placement rates were 96%. It’s important to note, however, that some programs had better rates than others. Those with degrees in creative writing had 100% placement rates, while digital media graduates only had a 50% placement rate. Other majors with 100% placement rates include biology with pre-optometry concentration, sociology, project management, business administration in aviation, elementary education, and manufacturing engineering technology. In general, the business college saw the best placement rates overall.

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