Ferris State University, MI
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Ferris State University Rankings
Affordability80
Selectivity20
Retention39
Graduation1
Earnings39
Diversity27
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Ferris State University
40%
Bachelor’s
31%
Associate’s
29%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism1%
Communications Technologies2%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education2%
Engineering2%
Engineering Technologies17%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs20%
History<1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting10%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Personal and Culinary Services1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Precision Production2%
Psychology1%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Science Technologies<1%
Social Sciences<1%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Ferris State University
81%
Admission Rate
525
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Ferris State University
$12K
In-State Tuition
$12K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $19K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Ferris State University
56%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
59%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 57% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 14% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 53% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 59% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 63% | 45% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 70% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Ferris State University
76%
Retention Rate
26%
Transfer Rate
18%
Withdrawal Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 30% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 47% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 50% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 42% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 24% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 53% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% | 35% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 40% | 36% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 34% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 32% | 34% | 44% |
| Other race | 53% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Ferris State University
94%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$53K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $53K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $68K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $44K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Ferris State University
11,008
Undergraduates
57%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
1,354
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 61% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 42% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 19% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Ferris State University, MI
Montcalm Community College
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