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Ferris State University Tuition Snapshot
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$13,630
Out-of-state tuition
$13,630
Average net price
$12,202
Attendance cost
$26,066
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Ferris State University Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Ferris State University.
Tuition
Per semester: $6,815
Annual: $13,630
Room and board
Per semester: $5,330
Annual: $10,660
Books and supplies
Per semester: $431
Annual: $862
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $1,282
Annual: $2,564
Attendance cost
Per semester: $13,033
Annual: $26,066
Ferris State University Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$54,520
Four-year attendance estimate
$104,264
Four-year average net price
$48,808
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
Ferris State University is listed as Public in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $13,630 and out-of-state tuition is $13,630. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists Ferris State University as Public. Public colleges often use residency-based pricing, so international and nonresident students may face the out-of-state tuition rate. Verify residency, international student fees and aid eligibility directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$10,660
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$8,700
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$862
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$2,564
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$26,066
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at Ferris State University pays approximately $12,202 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Michigan average of $16,178 and below the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
80.58%
SAT Average
1,001
ACT Range
18-26
Ferris State University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 80.58%. This means approximately 806 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 8,087 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
80.58%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
In-state tuition
$13,630
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$13,630
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$26,066
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$12,202
State avg: $16,178. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
33.58%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
46.98%
Share using federal loans.
What Does Ferris State University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$13,630
Room and board
$10,660
Books and supplies
$862
Other expenses
$2,564
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$26,066
Average net price
$12,202
Average aid coverage
53%
$13,864 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Ferris State University pays approximately $12,202 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Michigan average of $16,178 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Ferris State University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Michigan and national averages.
Ferris State University net price
$12,202
Michigan average
$16,178
National average
$17,506
Ferris State University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $13,630 and average net price at $12,202. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$13,630
Current net price
$12,202
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
47.87%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$54,735
Undergraduates
8,087
10-Year Median Earnings - Ferris State University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Ferris State University graduates earn about 1.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Ferris State University?
Undergraduates
8,087
Completion rate
47.87%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
33.58%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
46.98%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 33.58% of Ferris State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 46.98% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
33.58%
Federal loan rate
46.98%
Students with any loan
88.79%
Average net price
$12,202
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at Ferris State University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Ferris State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$15,500
Median completer debt
$21,000
Median monthly payment
$223
Federal loan rate
46.98%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open Ferris State University Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open Ferris State University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review Ferris State University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use Ferris State University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$119,719,300
Faculty salary field
$10,457
Tuition revenue per FTE
$11,547
Instructional spend per FTE
$10,906
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
Ferris State University lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
Ferris State University is listed at 1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Address
1201 S State St
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare Ferris State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 80.58%
- Tuition
- $13,630
- Net price
- $12,202
- 10-yr earnings
- $54,735
- Accept. rate
- 79.09%
- Tuition
- $46,380
- Net price
- $33,092
- 10-yr earnings
- $94,823
- Accept. rate
- 88.89%
- Tuition
- $19,686
- Net price
- $26,870
- 10-yr earnings
- $92,405
- Accept. rate
- 17.94%
- Tuition
- $58,072
- Net price
- $14,832
- 10-yr earnings
- $83,648
- Accept. rate
- 87.94%
- Tuition
- $41,340
- Net price
- $15,729
- 10-yr earnings
- $78,198
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Ferris State University Tuition?
Ferris State University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $13,630. In-state tuition is $13,630. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is Ferris State University's average net price?
Ferris State University's average net price in the local dataset is $12,202. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all Ferris State University fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Ferris State University.
What is Ferris State University's acceptance rate?
Ferris State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 80.58%.
How much is Ferris State University tuition?
Ferris State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $13,630.
What is Ferris State University's average net price?
Ferris State University's average net price in the local dataset is $12,202.
What is Ferris State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $54,735 for Ferris State University.
Is Ferris State University accredited?
Ferris State University's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Ferris State University?
The local dataset lists 8,087 undergraduate students at Ferris State University.
What percentage of Ferris State University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Ferris State University in the local dataset is 33.58%.
What is the federal loan rate at Ferris State University?
The federal loan rate for Ferris State University in the local dataset is 46.98%.
Where should I verify Ferris State University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Ferris State University or the latest official federal education data.