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Ferris State University

Mission Statement:

Ferris State University will be a national leader in providing opportunities for innovative teaching and learning in career oriented, technological and professional education.

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Address:

901 S State St
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251

www.ferris.edu

Phone:

General: (231) 591-2000
Admissions: (231) 591-2100
Financial aid: (231) 591-2110

Degrees offered:

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Finance
Advertising
Applied Mathematics
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art Teacher Education
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Teacher Education
Business/Commerce, General
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Chemical Technology/Technician
Chemistry Teacher Education
Chemistry, General
Child Care and Support Services Management
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Commercial and Advertising Art
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Systems Security
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Management
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Curriculum and Instruction
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Design and Visual Communications, General
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Elementary Education and Teaching
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Environmental Biology
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Finance, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Furniture Design and Manufacturing
Graphic Design
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Industrial Design
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Information Technology
Interior Design
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Logistics and Materials Management
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mathematics Teacher Education
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Music Management and Merchandising
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Operations Management and Supervision
Optometry (OD)
Ornamental Horticulture
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Printing Management
Psychology, General
Public Administration
Public Relations/Image Management
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Real Estate
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Retailing and Retail Operations
Secondary Education and Teaching
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social Work
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Statistics, General
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Technical Teacher Education
Technical and Business Writing
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder

Classification:

Type: Public, 4-year or above
Highest degree offered: Masters and first-professional
Carnegie class: Masters Colleges and Universities II

These institutions typically offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and they are committed to graduate education through the master’s degree. They award 20 or more master’s degrees per year.

Enrollment Information:

Total enrollment:11803
Total undergraduate:10711
Total graduate:505
Total professional:587
 
Total full-time:9177
Full-time undergraduate:8470
Full-time graduate:130
Full-time professional:577
 
Total part-time:2626
Part-time undergraduate:2241
Part-time graduate:375
Part-time professional:10
 
Men total:6153
Women total:5650
 
Nonresident alien: 240 (02.03%)
American Indian/Alaska Native: 98 (00.83%)
Asian or Pacific Islander: 203 (01.72%)
Black non-Hispanic: 755 (06.40%)
Hispanic: 150 (01.27%)
White non-Hispanic: 9156 (77.57%)
Race/ethnicity unknown: 1201 (10.18%)