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Ferris State is found in Big Rapids, Michigan. Big Rapids is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at Ferris State.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Ferris State is known for its programs in real estate and construction management, engineering technician, medical assistant and technician, medical adminstration, security and law enforcement, and mechanics and repair.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Ferris State has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 12,547 in 2005 at Ferris State.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Ferris State values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Ferris State University will be a national leader in providing opportunities for innovative teaching and learning in career oriented, technological and professional education."
More complete details are provided below.
Ferris State University
901 S State St
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251
General Phone: (231) 591-2000
Admissions Phone: (231) 591-2100
Financial Aid Phone: (231) 591-2110
http://www.ferris.edu/
Ferris State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 456 | plastics engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, construction engineering tech, industrial production tech, surveying tech, energy systems tech, architectural engineering tech, manufacturing tech, ... |
| Business And Management | 392 | business management, hospitality marketing, operations management, marketing, accounting, sales, electronic commerce, entrepreneurship, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 245 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Education And Teaching | 234 | technical teaching, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, English teaching, biology teaching, art education, math teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 186 | dental hygienist, radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, clinical lab tech, phlebotomy, medical lab tech |
| Medicine | 156 | pharmacy, optometry, medical preparatory |
| Mechanics And Repair | 140 | automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 109 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 101 | information technology, computer security, database administration |
| Media | 97 | radio and TV tech, public relations, desktop publishing and imaging, advertising, printing management, printing equipment operation, communication studies, journalism |
| Medical Adminstration | 84 | medical records admin, medical records tech, health care administration |
| Design | 73 | design and visual communication, interior design, graphic design, industrial design |
| Science | 71 | biology, biological and physical sciences, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental biology |
| Family And Social Work | 63 | social work, child care management, public administration, foodservice management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 58 | commercial art |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 58 | construction management, real estate |
| Production Trades | 53 | welding, tool and die tech, furniture design |
| Liberal Arts | 47 | liberal arts and humanities, speech and rhetoric, English language and literature, technical and business writing, sociology, history, English composition |
| Fine Arts | 31 | fine arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 30 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation management |
| Hospitality | 28 | hotel management, restaurant and food services management, hospitality management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Law | 20 | legal assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 19 | restaurant and catering management, culinary arts |
| Music | 14 | music management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 10 | ornamental horticulture |
| Mathematics | 8 | applied mathematics, statistics, mathematics |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 5 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Ferris State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,412 | 76 |
| Associate's degree | 844 | 40 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 245 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 158 | 6 |
| First-professional degree | 149 | 2 |
In 2005, Ferris State had a total enrollment of 12,547 students (10,775 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 90% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Ferris State offers campus housing for 4,039 of its 10,775 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Big Rapids, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 26,176 | 17,215 | 66% | 2,243 | 13% |
| Men | 12,883 | 8,596 | 67% | 1,218 | 14% |
| Women | 13,258 | 8,610 | 65% | 1,025 | 12% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (231) 591-2100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,686 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,370 |
| Room and board | $ 6,816 |
| Room charge | $ 3,462 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,354 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,078 |
Financial Aid:
Ferris State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 226000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (231) 591-2110
Ferris State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 228 | 76 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 63 | 57 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 23 | $91,487 | 4 | $94,864 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $73,428 | 7 | $71,217 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 14 | $69,866 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 34 | $85,298 | 25 | $74,244 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 112 | $72,622 | 33 | $66,608 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 80 | $60,458 | 41 | $55,623 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 83 | $50,768 | 50 | $47,457 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $39,710 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 277 | $62,318 | 127 | $54,886 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 108 | 88 | 196 |
| Football | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Track | 2 | 19 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 57 | 91 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing Research
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Technology
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Printing Management
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Optometry (OD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Furniture Design and Manufacturing
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ferris State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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