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Ferris State University is a public institution located in Big Rapids, Michigan. Big Rapids is a good match for students who enjoy small-town life.

7,127 Full-Time Undergraduates
$14,140 Avg In-State Tuition

Where Is Ferris State University?

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Contact details for Ferris are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251
Phone: 231-591-2000
Website: www.ferris.edu

Can I Afford Ferris?

$14,140 In-State Tuition
52% Take Out Loans
During the <nil> academic year, part-time students at Ferris paid $505 per credit hour, whether they were in-state or out-of-state. The costs for full-time students are given in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $14,140 $14,140
Fees $106 $106
Books and Supplies $862 $862
On Campus Room and Board $10,660 $10,660
On Campus Other Expenses $2,564 $2,564

Student Loan Debt

While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Ferris, approximately 52% of students took out student loans averaging $7,868 a year. That adds up to $31,472 over four years for those students.

Ferris State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

7,127 Full-Time Undergraduates
52% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 9,929 undergraduate students at Ferris, with 7,127 being full-time and 2,802 being part-time.

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There are also 1,236 graduate students at the school.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,127 full-time undergraduates at Ferris, 48% are male and 52% are female.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ferris State University students is as follows.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 92
Black or African American 607
Hispanic or Latino 412
White 5,527
International Students 92
Other Races/Ethnicities 397

Geographic Diversity

Michigan students aren't the only ones who study at Ferris State University. At this time, 17 states are represented by the student population at the school.

Over 48 countries are represented at Ferris. The most popular countries sending students to the school are Saudi Arabia, India, and China.

Ferris State University Trade School Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major Basic Certificate Associate’s Bachelor’s TOTAL
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology 2 48 69 119
Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology 0 35 35 70
Construction Engineering Technology 0 59 0 59
Quality Control Technology 59 0 0 59
Welding Technology/Welder 0 53 0 53
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 0 36 15 51
Other Industrial Production Technologies 0 0 42 42
Architectural Engineering Technology 0 27 13 40
Automotive Engineering Technology 3 0 37 40
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 0 35 0 35
Energy Systems Technology/Technician 0 0 34 34
Long Term Care Administration/Management 34 0 0 34
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 25 5 0 30
Health Care Management 0 0 27 27
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineering Technology 0 25 0 25
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician 0 15 10 25
Industrial Technology 2 0 22 24
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 4 20 0 24
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 20 0 0 20
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology 0 0 16 16
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 0 16 0 16
Tool & Die Technology/Technician 0 15 0 15
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 0 0 12 12
Health Information Management 0 0 12 12
Respiratory Care Therapy 0 6 5 11
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 1 10 0 11
Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology 0 0 10 10
Surveying Technology/Surveying 0 7 0 7
Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management/Manager 1 6 0 7
Civil Engineering Technology 0 6 0 6
Telecommunications Technology 0 0 5 5
CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology 0 1 0 1
Other Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies 0 0 0 0
Laboratory Technician 0 0 0 0
Other Health & Medical Administrative Services 0 0 0 0
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 151 425 364 940

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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