by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Ferris worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Ferris is ranked #832 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within Michigan, it ranks #24 of 77 for value.
Among the majors Ferris offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Marketing | #1 of 3 |
| Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations | #1 of 3 |
| Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | #1 of 10 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 4 |
| Other Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | #1 of 10 |
| Industrial Technology | #1 of 10 |
| Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician | #1 of 3 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | #2 of 34 |
| Information Systems | #3 of 29 |
| Audiovisual Communications | #3 of 25 |
Below is the detailed Ferris value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Ferris State University is ranked #12 out of #80 in Michigan for quality and #24 out of #77 for Michigan value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Ferris financial aid page to be sure.
Ferris State University is ranked #832 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Ferris State University is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Ferris costs about $12,104. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $48,418 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $26,942 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $8,624 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $12,104 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $48,418 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Ferris net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Ferris costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Ferris degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $107,768 | — | — |
| All Students | $48,418 | #832 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $34,496 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $107,768 | — | — |
| All Students | $48,418 | #24 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $34,496 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Ferris shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,957 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,962 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,303 |
| $75K–$110K | $17,193 |
| Over $110K | $19,308 |
About 81% of Ferris undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,005 per year. Get more details on the Ferris financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Ferris net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.