Ferris State University
Add ComparisonFerris State University is a higher education institution located in Mecosta County, MI. N/A
In 2023, 3,050 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ferris State University. 54.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.3% awarded men. N/A
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After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,154.
In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending Ferris State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.
In 2023, the cost of tuition at Ferris State University was $14,140. N/A
This chart compares the tuition costs of Ferris State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.
In 2023 Ferris State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,154. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Ferris State University grew by 5.89%.
This chart compares the average net price of Ferris State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.
Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
The average yearly cost of room and board at Ferris State University was of $9,357 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.05% between 2022 and 2023.
During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $836. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.966% during the same period.
This chart compares the average student costs at Ferris State University (in red) with that of similar universities.
74% of undergraduate students at Ferris State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.37% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.
This chart compares the average award discount at Ferris State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.
The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.
Ferris State University received 9,548 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 21.9% annual growth. Out of those 9,548 applicants, 7,694 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.6% acceptance rate.
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Ferris State University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.
In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ferris State University was 80.6% (7,694 admissions from 9,548 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 87.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 21.9%, while admissions declined by 28.4%.
This chart compares the acceptance rate of Ferris State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.
In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ferris State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (91 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (417 degrees), and Protective Services (240 degrees).
The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ferris State University are Social workers, all other (178,639 people), Police officers (138,617 people), Other managers (120,726 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,299 people), and Software developers (49,629 people).
The most specialized majors at Ferris State University in 2023 are Communication Technologies (91 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (417 degrees), Protective Services (240 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (119 degrees), and Human Sciences (62 degrees) (as of 2023).
The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ferris State University are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Actuaries
The most specialized majors at Ferris State University are Communication Technologies (91 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (417 degrees), Protective Services (240 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (119 degrees), and Human Sciences (62 degrees) (as of 2023).
The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ferris State University are Justice, public order, & safety activities (336,244 people), Elementary & secondary schools (236,424 people), Individual & family services (137,929 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (116,558 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (90,559 people).
The most specialized majors at Ferris State University are Communication Technologies (91 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (417 degrees), Protective Services (240 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (119 degrees), and Human Sciences (62 degrees) (as of 2023).
In 2023, 1,381 degrees were awarded to men at Ferris State University, which is 0.827 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,669).
This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ferris State University by degrees awarded.
In 2023, 36% of students graduating from Ferris State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.
The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.
Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.
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