Ferris State University

Name: Ferris State University Common Data Set 2023-24
Creator: Ferris State University
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2023-24

The 2023-24 Common Data Set for Ferris State University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Sep 19, 2024. Subscribe via RSS.

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Acceptance Rate

80.6%

Applications

9,548

Admitted

7,694

Enrolled

1,595

SAT Composite

900-1110

SAT Math

440-550

SAT Reading

450-570

ACT Composite

18-26

§ Federal outcomes

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$54,735

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

47%

6-year completion

Average net price

$8,624

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$21,000

federal loans only

Nonpayment

15%

FSA · as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate

Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.

The numbers, as published

§ This report540numbers from this report.

General Information

3 TABLES

Address Information

CityBig R apids

StateMichigan

Zip49,307

Country:United States

Main Phone Number (Area Code)231

Main Phone Number:591-2000

WWW Home Page Address:www.ferris.edu

Admissions Office

Admissions Email Address:admissions@ferris.edu

Degrees Offered

CertificateX

AssociateX

Bachelor'sX

Master'sX

Doctoral degree – professional practiceX

Doctoral degree -- otherX

Enrollment And Persistence

5 TABLES

Institutional Enrollment

B1 undergraduate enrollment

Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.

B1 undergraduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking	713	863	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time other first-year degree-seeking	249	273	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking	2119	2315	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time total degree-seeking	3081	3451	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time other credit-course undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time total undergraduates	3085	3457	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time other first-year degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time total degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time other credit-course undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time total undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	8940

B1 graduate enrollment

Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.

B1 graduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Full-time first-time degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time other credit-course graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time total graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time first-time degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time other credit-course graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time total graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total graduate students	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	978

B1 overall enrollment

Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.

B1 overall enrollment. Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Total full-time students	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total part-time students	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Grand total all students	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	9918

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	20	111	112
Hispanic/Latino	119	536	588
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	241	764	790
White, non-Hispanic	1079	6012	6707
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	17	68	71
Asian, non-Hispanic	21	123	140
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	2	7	7
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	41	254	263
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	61	212	261
Total	1601	8087	8940

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	249
Associate degrees	635
Bachelor's degrees	1.750
Postbachelor's certificates	Not reported
Master's degrees	186
Post-master's certificates	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	161
Doctoral degrees, other	38

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	167	122	261	550
Did not persist	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Final cohort	167	122	261	550
Completed in less than four years	33	39	100	172
Completed in less than five years	32	26	44	102
Completed in less than six years	6	4	11	21
Total completers	71	69	155	295
Six-year graduation rate	43%	57%	59%	54%

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	180	165	312	657
Did not persist	0	0	0	0
Final cohort	180	165	312	657
Completed in less than four years	46	53	124	223
Completed in less than five years	29	25	67	121
Completed in less than six years	9	12	11	32
Total completers	84	90	202	376
Six-year graduation rate	47%	55%	65%	57%

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	73%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	3604	5944	Not reported	9,548
Admitted	Not reported	2867	4827	9,548
Enrolled	Not reported	Not reported	728	2,867
Enrolled full-time	20	7	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	860	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other fields

In-state first-time, first-year who applied1,595

In-state first-time, first-year who were admitted8,194

In-state first-time, first-year who enrolled6,918

Out-of-state first-time, first-year who applied1,487

Out-of-state first-time, first-year who were admitted670

Out-of-state first-time, first-year who enrolled576

Nonresident first-time, first-year who applied94

Nonresident first-time, first-year who were admitted126

Nonresident first-time, first-year who enrolled114

Unknown-residency first-time, first-year who applied20

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units18

English4

Mathematics4

Science3

Foreign language2

Social studies3

Academic electives1

Visual/Performing Arts1

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	Yes	—	—	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	Yes	—	—	—
Recommendations	Yes	—	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	Yes	—	—	—
Talent or ability	Yes	—	—	—
Character and personal qualities	Yes	—	—	—
First generation	Yes	—	—	—
Alumni relation	Yes	—	—	—
Geographical residence	Yes	—	—	—
State residency	Yes	—	—	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	Yes	—	—	—
Volunteer work	Yes	—	—	—
Work experience	Yes	—	—	—
Level of applicant interest	Yes	—	—	—

First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score submission

Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.

C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	66.15	1059
ACT	1.12	18

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	900	1000	1110
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	450	500	570
SAT math	440	500	550
ACT composite	18	20	26
ACT math	16	19	25
ACT English	16	19	25
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other fields

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8002.7

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69914.5

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59938.4

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49938.1

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3996.1

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990.2

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100

SAT Math: 700-8001.5

SAT Math: 600-69911.3

SAT Math: 500-59938.0

SAT Math: 400-49935.6

SAT Math: 300-39913.2

SAT Math: 200-2990.5

SAT Math: Total100

SAT Composite: 1400-16000.9

SAT Composite: 1200-139912.0

SAT Composite: 1000-119939.4

SAT Composite: 800-99939.0

SAT Composite: 600-7998.5

SAT Composite: 400-5990.2

SAT Composite: Total100

ACT Composite: 30-3610.5

ACT Composite: 24-2921.1

ACT Composite: 18-2347.4

ACT Composite: 12-1721.1

ACT Composite: 6-110

ACT Composite: Below 60

ACT Composite: Total100

Percent who had GPA of 4.010.4

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9919.3

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7416.9

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4915.6

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2412.8

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9919.0

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.495.5

Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.6

Percent who had GPA below 1.00

Percent who had GPA of 4.05.0

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9912.5

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7413.8

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4910.9

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2411.5

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9929.2

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.4914.6

Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.992.3

Percent who had GPA below 1.00.2

Percent who had GPA of 4.08.7

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9917.1

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7415.9

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4914.1

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2412.4

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9922.3

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.498.5

Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.991.1

Percent who had GPA below 1.00.1

Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.27

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:99.6

Admission Policies

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

Priority Date: Month8

Priority Date: Day1

Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes

Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month6

Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day1

Amount of housing deposit:200

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Transfer Admission

3 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	618	861	Not reported	1479
Admitted	537	737	Not reported	1274
Enrolled	350	391	Not reported	741

Application for Admission

Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:- ⇒ An essay may be required to get into the Bachelor programs of Artificial Intelligence and Information Security and Intelligence. -

Fall Closing Date: Month7

Spring Closing Date: Month12

Other

Fall Closing Date:Day1

Spring Closing Date: Day1

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesX

Distance learningX

Double majorX

Dual enrollmentX

Exchange student program (domestic)X

External degree programX

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Liberal arts/career combinationX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Teacher certification programX

Weekend collegeX

Required Course Work

English (including composition)X

HistoryX

HumanitiesX

MathematicsX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)6%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing35%

Percent who live off campus or commute65%

Percent of students age 25 and older16%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)6%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing53%

Percent who live off campus or commute17%

Percent of students age 25 and older1%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18.7

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.7

Average age of full-time students21.2

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22.7

Activities Offered

Campus MinistriesX

Choral groupsX

Concert bandX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

Jazz bandX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Television stationX

YearbookX

Housing

Apartments for married studentsX

Apartments for single studentsX

Special housing for disabled studentsX

Theme housingX

Annual Expenses

4 TABLES

Private Tuition

G1 undergraduate costs

Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.

G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	24000	24750
Tuition: in-district	14490	15150
Tuition: in-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: out-of-state	14490	15150
Tuition: nonresident	Not reported	Not reported
Required fees	106	106
Food and housing, on-campus	10660	10660
Housing only, on-campus	5652	5652
Food only, on-campus meal plan	5008	5008
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported

Public Tuition

All Institutions Expenses

Estimated Expenses

G5 estimated expenses

Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.

G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
Measure	Residents	Commuters living at home	Commuters not living at home
Books and supplies	862	862	862
Food only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing total	Not reported	Not reported	8700
Transportation	664	1302	1330
Other expenses	1744	1744	1744

Financial Aid

7 TABLES

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

H2A non-need-based aid

Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients	347	1415	44
Average institutional non-need grant	5080.00	5050.00	2180.00
Athletic grant recipients	78	327	6
Average athletic grant	6120.00	8480.00	5760.00

Reporting Year

Academic Year2023-2024 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$18,738,100

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$4,448,100

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$6,509,800

Total Scholarships/Grants$29,696,000

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$11,479,800

Federal Work-Study$873,900

Total Self-Help$12,353,700

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$1,699,300

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$20,246,900

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$21,216,000

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,055,800

Total Scholarships/Grants$46,218,000

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$22,427,500

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$965,600

Total Self-Help$23,393,100

Parent Loans$5,146,900

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,457,400

Athletic Awards$2,806,900

Students Awarded Aid

H2 students awarded aid

Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates	1567	6684	1403
Applied for need-based aid	1510	6262	1151
Determined to have financial need	1201	4441	706
Awarded any aid	1195	4419	649
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid	1135	3695	507
Awarded need-based self-help aid	527	2545	394
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid	1182	3591	199
Need fully met	379	968	39
Average percentage of need met	86	75	48
Average financial aid package	19980.00	15630.00	8590.00
Average need-based scholarship or grant	8710.00	7260.00	5390.00
Average need-based self-help award	3120.00	4410.00	4540.00
Average need-based loan	3060.00	4010.00	4380.00

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.631

Institutional Aid

If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:- ⇒ Ferris Launch covers cost of tuition for students with a zero EFC and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES

Instructional Faculty

I1 instructional faculty

Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.

I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
Measure	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Total instructional faculty	475	146	621
Members of minority groups	52	11	63
Females	216	81	297
Males	259	65	324
Nonresidents	10	1	11
Doctorate or other terminal degree	278	40	318
Master's, but not terminal master's	164	66	230
Bachelor's degree	32	34	66
Unknown or other highest degree	1	5	6
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs	52	33	85

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio15

based on ____ students7,341

and ____ faculty503

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	325	79
10-19 students	325	79
20-29 students	380	3
30-39 students	376	3
40-49 students	128	0
50-99 students	77	0
100+ students	23	0
Total	Not reported	401

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

3 TABLES

Diploma/Certificates

J degrees conferred by discipline

Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.

J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Natural resources and conservation	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Architecture	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Communication/journalism	0.00%	0.00%	1.03%
Communication technologies	0.00%	1.90%	4.51%
Computer and information sciences	3.22%	1.10%	4.00%
Personal and culinary services	0.40%	1.10%	0.00%
Education	0.00%	1.57%	5.71%
Engineering	0.00%	0.16%	2.91%
Engineering technologies	25.70%	19.85%	12.98%
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	0.00%	0.00%	0.51%
Family and consumer sciences	11.65%	0.31%	1.77%
Law/legal studies	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
English	2.01%	1.26%	0.97%
Liberal arts/general studies	0.00%	3.62%	3.54%
Library science	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Biological/life sciences	0.00%	0.00%	4.69%
Mathematics and statistics	0.00%	0.00%	0.23%
Military science and military technologies	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Interdisciplinary studies	1.61%	4.57%	0.51%
Parks and recreation	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Philosophy and religious studies	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Physical sciences	0.00%	0.00%	0.34%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Social sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Construction trades	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Mechanic and repair technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Precision production	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation and materials moving	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Visual and performing arts	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
History	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

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