Academic Programs

  • Accountancy
  • Architecture
  • Art & Design
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Computer Science
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Technology
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Distance/online learning
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Submitting your free application to Ferris State as is your first step toward becoming a Bulldog. Admission is based on your high school GPA – no standardized test scores required. When you apply, you’re automatically considered for our Woodbridge N. Ferris Scholarships, worth up to $40,000 over four years. As one of the Carnegie Foundation’s Top Opportunity Universities, we deliver strong career outcomes and an affordable path to your degree. Check deadlines, submit your application, and file your FAFSA early to maximize your financial aid opportunities. Forge your future at Ferris State.  

Additional Information

At Ferris State, we believe a great education should be within reach for everyone. That’s why 88% of our students receive financial aid, and we award more than $137 million annually. Every applicant is automatically considered for merit-based scholarships like the Founder’s, President’s, and Provost’s awards. Through the Ferris Pledge, eligible Michigan students can attend with zero out-of-pocket tuition costs by combining state and federal aid programs.  

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Address

1201 S. State Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307, United States of America

Phone number

231-591-2000

Region

Midwest

Midwest