Parents’ Guide to College 2026 Special Section
| Ferris State University
1201 S. State St. • Big Rapids, MI 49307
Enrollment Information: 231-591-2000, ferris.edu
For 140 years, Ferris State University students have advanced through hands-on learning with expert faculty, preparing them to build meaningful careers and purposeful lives. Offering about 200 degree and certificate programs, Ferris State equips graduates with dynamic skill sets that fuel Michigan’s economic growth.
Nearly 8,000 Bulldogs call the Big Rapids campus home, where they find a vibrant community, 220 student organizations, and champion NCAA Division I and II athletics. Cutting-edge facilities put the latest technologies in students’ hands.
Beyond Big Rapids, more than 2,200 students benefit from online programs and Student Success Hubs in Detroit and across the state. With nearly one-third of attendees being first-generation students, Ferris State continues to break down barriers — supported by the Ferris Pledge, which provides eligible students a path to a degree with no out-of-pocket costs.
The Stats
Year founded: 1884
Current enrollment: 9,877
Student-faculty ratio: 14:1
Number of undergraduate degrees offered: 155
Number of master’s degrees offered: 17
Number of doctroal degrees offered: 4
Subject matter expertise:Pharmacy, optometry, criminal justice, AI, cybersecurity, automotive, welding, engineering technology, dental hygiene, and nursing
In-state tuition: $14,420
Out-state tuition: $14,420
Percentage of students on financial aid: 88%
Awards/recognitions:Top Opportunity University (Carnegie Classification), NCAA DII football national champions, AI program was the first to be validated in Secure AI by the National Security Agency
Affiliated colleges/satellite campuses: Grand Rapids campus, including Kendall College of Art and Design, and five Student Success Hubs: Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Traverse City
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