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Campus & Student Life at Ferris State University

Home to about 9,929 undergraduates in 2020, Ferris is a large, public university located in Big Rapids, Michigan. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Ferris offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Ferris can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Ferris Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Ferris Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Ferris. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Ferris Disability Services.

Ferris for the Military

While not a "service academy", Ferris does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Ferris Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Ferris for Veterans Guide.

Ferris offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Ferris does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Ferris State University

Ferris offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Ferris State University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Ferris State University

Ferris has a comparatively large, student body. There were 9,929 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,127 (71.8%). Part-time attendance was 2,802 (28.2%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
7,1272,8029,929

Ferris State University is Ranked #942 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Ferris is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Ferris #942 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Ferris State University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Ferris by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Ferris Diversity Guide.

Ferris State University Competes in the NCAA

Ferris has a total of 440 student athletes, 285 men and 155 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$5,956,482
Total Expenses (all teams)$5,945,955
Net$10,527

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Ferris State University Athletics

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