What to Know About Tuition & Fees
Prepare financially for your degree. Compare Ferris State University's fees and tuition to other American colleges and universities. Check for price trends and potential increases to find out whether you have to allocate more funds for the next four years of paying for college.
How Does Ferris State University Contrast With Other Schools?
The subsequent table outlines how Ferris measures up to other schools nationally, regionally and by state.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Average | Below Average | Below Average |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | Below Average | Below Average | Inexpensive |
In-State Students Can Receive a Discounted Tuition
Ferris fees and tuition is lowered significantly for students from Michigan. For in-state students, tuition and fees is set at $11,564 for the 2017 - 2018 year, 37.7% off the price charged to out-of-state students. Tuition is $11,564 and fees $0.
Ferris out-of-state undergrads paid $18,570 in tuition and fees in 2017 - 2018. $0 was charged for fees, and $18,570 was for tuition.
The subsequent table outlines the costs defined above for the 2017 - 2018 academic year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $18,570 | $0 | $18,570 |
| In-State | $11,564 | $0 | $11,564 |
See Ferris cost per credit hour here.
Future Full-Time Tuition and Fees
Ferris State University tuition and fees for out-of-state students grew with a typical yearly rate of 2.8% within the last 5 years. In the same time period, tuition grew by 2.8% and fees grew by 0.0%. Based on this, we estimate the cost of tuition and fees this year will total $19,081.
For a two-year degree, we estimate tuition and fees will be $38,686 and for a four year degree to be $79,529. Remember, this does not cover additional charges such as room and board, books, and transportation.
The next chart displays estimated future tuition and fees which includes residence based discounts for undergraduates at Ferris.
At many schools you'll end up paying more for your last year of college than you will in your first. This is because of annual price increases. It's good to keep yourself updated!
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