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Ferris State University

Ferris State University
1201 South State Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307


Fax number: (231) 591-3944
Website: https://www.ferris.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 231 433-7747 7747
800 433-7747 7747 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT recommended
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.3
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Average SAT I: 520 verbal, 510 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 800 - 870
Average ACT: 21 English, 20 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 18 - 23
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 63%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 2%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 12,228
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 10,746
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 7%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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