Ferris State University

1201 South State Street CSS201
Big Rapids, MI 49307
http://www.ferris.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1884
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students11,437
EndowmentN/A
Application DeadlineAugust 4
Application Fee30
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineAugust 4
Tuition7,316 in-state, 14,756 out-of-state
Room/Board7,220
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-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 Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsKatke 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 Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other
MuseumsKatke 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 Subs14,515
# of Books346,089
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year91%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities6%
Students in sororities2%
Campus Size880 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing43%
College housing typescoed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options
Popular EventsFerris Fest, January Jams, Bulldog Bonanza, International Festival, Homecoming Week, Greek Week, BGC Step Show, Autumn Alive Concert, Ferris Finest Talent Show
Nearest AirportGrand Rapids (60), Detroit (210)
Nearest TrainGrand Rapids (55)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Central Michigan University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral 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 Organizations180
# of fraternities8
# of sororities6
Students in fraternities6%
Students in sororities2%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Torch (weekly during Fall and Winter semesters)
Honor SocietiesEta 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