Ferris State University Big Rapids Michigan

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$6,580
$7,668
$9,000
$9,480
5.3%
Out-of-state
$13,140
$15,592
$15,900
$16,770
5.5%
Books and supplies
$922
$1,246
$1,100
$1,100
0.0%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$7,200
$7,534
$7,944
$8,940
12.5%
Other
$2,146
$2,192
$2,002
$2,002
0.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$16,848
$18,640
$20,046
$21,522
7.4%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$23,408
$26,564
$26,946
$28,812
6.9%

Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
10,597
4,890
5,707
Percent admitted
55%
53%
56%
Percent admitted who enrolled
35%
39%
31%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
 
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
ACT
1,941
98%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
ACT Composite
18
24
ACT English
17
23
ACT Math
17
24

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
1/1/1959 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Pharmacy (PHAR) – Professional degree programs
12/5/1939 –
Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental Hygiene (DH)
12/7/1967 –
Accredited
American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
Optometry (OPT) – Professional degree programs
4/7/1979 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) – Programs for radiographers
1/1/1967 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) – Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist
7/30/1976 –
Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (NUR) – Baccalaureate program
10/1/1989 –
Accredited
Nursing (MNUR) – Master’s program
2/1/2008 –
Accredited