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Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Rural campus
Financial aid available
#501
THE World Ranking
Times Higher Education
#1970
QS World Ranking
QS World University Rankings
91%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
8,106
Students
Verified May 2026

About Ferris State University

Explore this institution’s programs and opportunities below.

Location

Big Rapids, MI, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
91.4%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$14,778/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
8,106
Campus Setting
Rural
Student/faculty ratio
15:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1012
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
460 - 570
SAT Math (25th-75th)
430 - 550
ACT (midpoint)
23
ACT (25th-75th)
20 - 24

Outcomes

Freshman retention
78%
Graduation rate (6yr)
47%
Median earnings (10yr)
$54,735

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$127M
Avg net price (after aid)
$8,624/yr

Rankings

QS World
#1970
Times Higher Ed
#501

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