Ferris State University
1201 South State Street CSS201Big Rapids, MI 49307
http://www.ferris.edu
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Public institution |
| Year Founded | 1884 |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
| Undergrad Students | 11,437 |
| Endowment | N/A |
| Application Deadline | August 4 |
| Application Fee | 30 |
| Selectivity | Selective |
| Application Deadline | August 4 |
| Tuition | 7,316 in-state, 14,756 out-of-state |
| Room/Board | 7,220 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | N/A |
| Campus Safety | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
| Career Services | on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
| Museums | Katke Golf Course, Michigan Art Walk, National Elastomer Center for Rubber & Plastics Technology, Presidential Art Collection, The Corporate & Professional Development Center, Card Wildlife Education Center, and the Jim Crow Museum |
| Basic Services | nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other |
| Museums | Katke Golf Course, Michigan Art Walk, National Elastomer Center for Rubber & Plastics Technology, Presidential Art Collection, The Corporate & Professional Development Center, Card Wildlife Education Center, and the Jim Crow Museum |
| Periodical Subs | 14,515 |
| # of Books | 346,089 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | N/A |
| within one year | 91% |
| within two years | N/A |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | 6% |
| Students in sororities | 2% |
| Campus Size | 880 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | 43% |
| College housing types | coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options |
| Popular Events | Ferris Fest, January Jams, Bulldog Bonanza, International Festival, Homecoming Week, Greek Week, BGC Step Show, Autumn Alive Concert, Ferris Finest Talent Show |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Rapids (60), Detroit (210) |
| Nearest Train | Grand Rapids (55) |
| Army ROTC | Offered at cooperating institution (Central Michigan University) |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station |
| Number of Organizations | 180 |
| # of fraternities | 8 |
| # of sororities | 6 |
| Students in fraternities | 6% |
| Students in sororities | 2% |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) The Torch (weekly during Fall and Winter semesters) |
| Honor Societies | Eta Sigma Delta, Golden Key International Honour Society, Kappa Delta Pi, Lambda Pi Eta, Lambda Sigma, National Residence Hall Honorary, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega, Phi Alpha National Honor Society, Phi Lambda Sigma, Sigma Lambda Chi |
| Religious Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Adventist Christian Fellowship, Alpha Omega, Athletes in Action, Auctus, Fellowship of Christian Optometrists, Fellowship of Christian Students, Gospel Choir, HIS House Christian Fellowship, Lutheran Student Organization, Muslim Student Organization, My Sisters Keeper, Newman Center for Catholic Students, Real Life Ministries/Campus Crusade, Spreading His Image & Name Everywhere - SHINE, Wesley House |
| International Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Asian Student Organization, BLACK - Black Leaders Aspiring to Critical Knowledge, Hispanic Student Organization, International Student Organization, YBBW - You Beautiful Black Women, Black Greek Council, National Society of Minorities in Hospitality, Diverse Sexuality & Gender Alliance, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Organization for Women - NOW |
| Other Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Our list of RSO's are listed at this web address: www. ferris. edu/htmls/studentlife/studentorgs/all_RSOs. cfm; Entertainment Unlimited, Gospel Choir, Delta Chi, Homecoming Committee, Music Industry Management Association, Bulldog Radio |
