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81%
Open Admissions
49%
Graduation
About Ferris State University
Ferris State University is a public four-year institution located in Big Rapids, Michigan. With an enrollment of approximately 8,087 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 81%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 49%. Graduates earn a median salary of $54,735 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $12,202 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
81%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
49%
Enrollment
8,087
Total students
Median Earnings
$54,735
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$13,630
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,630
Per year
Average Net Price
$12,202
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
18 – 26
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
440
Median
515
75th
550
200800
ACT Composite
25th
18
Median
23
75th
26
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$13,630/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$12,202/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$48,808
10-Year Earnings
$547,350
ROI Multiple
11.2×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Ferris State University
Student Outcomes
49%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$55k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
8,087
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
