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Ferris State University

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费里斯州立大学

QS —Times —US News #263
Big Rapids, Michigan, USA$28,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

Ferris State University is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #263. Undergraduate tuition about $28,000/year; acceptance rate about 91%. Care4YA score 47.9.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

47.9/100

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Dimension Scores

Outcomes

27.5

Resources

45.4

Selectivity

11.9

Affordability

93.4

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**EN:** Ferris State University is accessible and welcoming, offering over 100 STEM programs including 40+ bachelor’s and 20+ master’s degrees in high-demand fields such as Automotive Engineering Technology, Data Science and Analytics, Information Security and Intelligence, and Nursing (BSN). With additional offerings in Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, and Doctor of Pharmacy, the institution provides a clear pathway from undergraduate study to professional practice. Its strengths in Actuarial Science, Construction Management, and Welding Engineering Technology give students hands-on, career-focused training that employers seek. For the right student, Ferris delivers a transformative experience grounded in real-world preparation and industry alignment.

U.S. News Rankings

Graduate Program Rankings

Health

  • Health Care Management#91*2026
  • Pharmacy#62*2026
  • Social Work#201*2026

* Tied rank.

How to Read These Rankings

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

12,070

Undergraduate

10,932

Graduate

1,138

Student–faculty ratio (university)

15:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

47.4%

Retention Rate

77.6%

Avg Net Price / Year

$8,624

Median Earnings

$54,735

International Students

1.2%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

Comprehensive universityGraduate programs

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
SAT mid-50%
890–1120
Acceptance rate (data)
91.4%
Data source
CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)

Programs Offered

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Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$28,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥198,800/year

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