by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Ferris State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Ferris State University stood at $14,778 for the year for full-time undergrads. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $196; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,582 |
| Fees | $196 |
| Total | $14,778 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Ferris State University charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Ferris State University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Ferris State University is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Ferris State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Ferris State University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,740 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,076 |
| One Year Ago | $13,524 |
| Most Recent Year | $14,582 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Ferris has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition increased 7.8%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $15,934 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 5.10%, so a year from now students could pay around $15,531.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $15,531 |
| In 2 Years | $16,322 |
| In 3 Years | $17,154 |
| In 4 Years | $18,028 |
| In 5 Years | $18,947 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $67,035.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Ferris State University, see the Ferris State University Financial Aid page.
