Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,260
67.3% Female
32.7% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Public
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Town: Remote
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
1
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Doctoral Professional
1
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.71%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.41%
Asian
6.27%
Black or African American
4.60%
Hispanic or Latino
0.08%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
63.81%
White
2.30%
Two or more races
16.03%
Unknown
2.78%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$0
Admissions Office Web Address
www.ferris.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$8,880
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$8,880
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Doctor's Degree Professional
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Pharmacy | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 474 | 474 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 474 | 474 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 330 | 330 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 56 | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 88 | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 62 | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$8,880
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$8,880
Financial aid office web address
www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$5,652
Typical Board
$5,008
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $8,880 | $8,880 |
| Full time Fees | $106 | $106 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $740 | $740 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | In-state Tuition | In-state Fees | Out-of-State Tuition | Out-of-State Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optometry | $34,780 | $106 | $34,780 | $106 |
| Pharmacy | $29,100 | $106 | $29,100 | $106 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,260
67.3% Female
32.7% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.71%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.41%
Asian
6.27%
Black or African American
4.60%
Hispanic or Latino
0.08%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
63.81%
White
2.30%
Two or more races
16.03%
Unknown
2.78%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 2 | 7 |
| Asian | 15 | 28 |
| Black Or African American | 22 | 57 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 22 | 36 |
| Non-resident Alien | 10 | 25 |
| White | 256 | 548 |
| Two Or More Races | 12 | 17 |
| Unknown | 72 | 130 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
183
28.4% Male
71.6% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
41
22.0% Male
78.0% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
161
36.6% Male
63.4% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
32
59.4% Male
40.6% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
1201 S State St
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251
Phone
231-591-2000
Fax
Email
