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Ferris State University
Main Campus: Big Rapids, Mich.

 

Established: September 1, 1884
Type: Public university
President: David L. Eisler
Endowment: $25.1 million
Undergraduates: 13,134
Campus type: Both urban and rural, main campus 880 acres
Colors Crimson and gold
Former names: Big Rapids Industrial School, Ferris Industrial School, Ferris Institute, Ferris State College
Locations: Big Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A. and Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A.
Website: www.ferris.edu
Graduate students: 1,219
Student Profile: 91% in-state, 5% out-of-state; 1% international, 13% transfer students
Racial makeup: 79% Caucasian, 9% other, 7% African-American, 2% Asian-American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Native American
Demographics: 51% female, 49% male
Student workload: 70% full-time, 30% part-time
Freshmen retention rate: 70%
Academic calendar: Fall, Winter, Summer semesters
Faculty: 557 full-time faculty
Majors:

More than 170 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, with a focus on career orientation; Most popular majors: 8% criminal justice/pre-criminal justice; 7% pharmacy/pre-pharmacy; 7% nursing/pre-nursing; 6% education; 4% business administration/MBA

Special programs: Honors program; study abroad; distance learning; independent study; internships; weekend college; teacher certificate; doctorates in pharmacy and optometry
Greek Life:

Fraternities (6% of men) and sororities (5% of women)

All Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council organizations hold organized recruitment events in both fall and spring semesters.

Athletics:

Men's Sports: basketball, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, tennis, track & field

Women's Sports: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball

Housing:

19 co-ed residence halls; mix of 1-, 2- and 4-person rooms. Campus apartments for families and singles.

Libraries: 1 library, 436,092 bound volumes, 61,289 periodicals (electronic), 7,884 audiovisuals; Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m.-midnight; Fri., 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 12-5 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.-midnight
Student Activities:

Ferris Fest; January Jams; Bulldog Bonanza; Autumn Alive Concert; Welcome Week; Homecoming Week; Rockin' in the Rankin; The Big Event

Tuition per year:

In-state, full time: $9,930; $331 per credit hour
Out-of-state, full time: $15,900; $530 per credit hour
Required fees: $162 (refundable)
Room and board: $9,180; Books and supplies: $1,020

Financial Aid: Forms needed: FAFSA
Types of aid available: Scholarships, grants, loans, non-need and need-based aid, work study
87% receive financial aid
Average need-based financial aid package: $15,925 per year
Call 800-433-7747 or visit www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid for more information
Admissions:

Deferred admission: Yes; Early decision: No
Average high school GPA: 3.21; Average ACT score: 21.1
Application fee: $30.00
Documents required: High school diploma or GED, ACT (Plus Writing not required) or SAT I score
Materials recommended: None
Materials needed for transfer students: ACT/SAT I score, college transcript

Info is current as of Spring 2011 -- Source: www.michigancollegeguide.com

 

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