Ferris State University (FSU or Ferris) is a public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan. It was founded in 1884 and became a public institution in 1950. Ferris is the ninth-largest institution of higher education by enrollment in the state, with over 10,000 students studying on its main campus, at one of the 19 off-campus locations across the state, or online. Two- and four-year degrees are offered through eight academic colleges, and graduate degrees from six. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of fields, including business, engineering, healthcare, education, and the arts.
Ferris also has several research centres and institutes, including the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, the Great Lakes Institute for Public Policy, and the Ferris State University College of Pharmacy. Ferris State University Pharmacy program offers a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the College of Pharmacy in Big Rapids. It offers a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) from the College of Pharmacy in Grand Rapids. Ferris State University is a Mid-American Conference (MAC) member and competes in 16 varsity sports. The university's mascot is the Bulldog, and its colours are blue and gold.
According to the Ferris State University website, the acceptance rate for international students for the Fall 2022 was 41%. The tuition fees for international students at Ferris State University vary depending on the student's program of study and the number of credit hours they are taking.
For undergraduate students, the tuition fees for the 2022-2023 academic year are as follows:
- Freshman/Sophomore: $19,396 per year
- Junior/Senior: $23,800 per year
For graduate students, the tuition fees for the 2022-2023 academic year are as follows:
- Master's: $11,966 per year
- Doctoral: $12,526 per year
In addition to tuition fees, international students also need to pay various other fees, such as the student activity fee, the technology fee, and the health insurance fee.
Ferris State University is not ranked in the top 1,000 universities by any significant global ranking organisation. However, it is ranked #331-440 out of 443 National Universities in the U.S. News & World Report's 2022 edition. It is also ranked #169-227 in Top Public Schools in the same edition.