Ferris State University Trade Programs
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.
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Where Is Ferris State University?

Contact details for Ferris are given below.
Contact Details | |
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Address: | 1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251 |
Phone: | 231-591-2000 |
Website: | www.ferris.edu |
Can I Afford Ferris?
In State | Out of State | |
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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

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.

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

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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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.
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Image Credit: By Michael Barera under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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