Ferris State University was founded in 1884 as the Big Rapids Industrial School. It was established by Woodbridge Nathan Ferris, who later became governor of Michigan, as a school to provide practical training in industrial and mechanical skills to rural youth. The school quickly grew in popularity and size, and in 1905 it was renamed Ferris Institute. In 1949, the institute began offering four-year degrees and was granted university status. Over the next several decades, the university expanded its curriculum to include numerous undergraduate and graduate programs. In 1987, it became known as Ferris State University and established its College of Pharmacy. Today, Ferris State University is home to more than 14,000 students from across the United States and around the world. It offers more than 170 degree programs through its 13 colleges and schools. The university continues to offer unique educational opportunities for students seeking a quality education that will prepare them for successful careers after graduation.

Ferris State University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Ferris State University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Ferris State University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Ferris State University is a public university located in Big Rapids, Michigan. The school has an acceptance rate of 80%, meaning that out of every 100 applicants, 80 are accepted. The average GPA for incoming freshmen is 3.3 and the middle 50% range of SAT scores is 970-1160. The most popular majors at Ferris State University are Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Psychology; Social Sciences; and Education. Ferris State University also offers a variety of online programs for students who prefer to study from home, such as an online bachelor’s degree in business administration or nursing. In addition to its traditional programs, Ferris State also offers several specialized programs such as Aviation Science and Technology; Fire Science Management; Digital Animation & Game Design; Sustainable Built Environments; Nursing Leadership & Administration; Cybersecurity & Computer Forensics; Entrepreneurial Studies & Innovation, among others.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	53%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	53%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	17,901
Female applicants	N/A
Male applicants	N/A
Applicants accepted	9,472
Female applicants accepted	N/A
Male applicants accepted	N/A
Freshman enrollment	2,017
Female freshman enrollment	997
Male freshman enrollment	1,020
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	N/A
Average high school GPA	3.2
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	N/A
SAT Critical Reading average score	N/A
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Critical Reading score breakdown	N/A
SAT Math average score	N/A
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	N/A
SAT Math score breakdown	N/A
SAT Writing average score	N/A
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	97%
Average ACT Composite score	21
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	18-24
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	17-24
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	18-25