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$14,778
per year
In-State Tuition
88%
Acceptance Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
Ferris State University is an educational institution in Big Rapids, MI. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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36 of 36 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Artificial Intelligence
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Accounting & Finance
Arts & Communications
Fashion & Textile
Law & Criminal Justice
Engineering
Major: Automotive Engineering Technology
Trades & Skilled Labor
Digital Media & Content
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
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Team Sports(6)
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Softball
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Volleyball
Ice Hockey
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Ferris State automatically awards Woodbridge N. Ferris Scholarships of $3,000 to $10,000 a year by high school GPA (3.0+) to new freshmen at Big Rapids and Kendall.
Woodbridge N. Ferris Founder's Scholarship
Automatic$10,000 per year
Renewable: 3.30 cumulative GPA and continuous full-time enrollment
Automatic; no application needed
Criteria list a 3.90 high school GPA (4.00 scale) and a 31 ACT or 1350 SAT. For new freshmen at the Big Rapids campus and Kendall College of Art and Design (online and statewide students have a separate schedule). Students receive only the single highest WNF scholarship they qualify for.
Woodbridge N. Ferris President's Scholarship
Automatic$6,500 per year
Renewable: 3.30 cumulative GPA and continuous full-time enrollment
Automatic; no application needed
Requires a 4.0 high school GPA (4.00 scale). For new freshmen at the Big Rapids campus and Kendall College of Art and Design (online and statewide students have a separate schedule). Students receive only the single highest WNF scholarship they qualify for.
Woodbridge N. Ferris Provost's Scholarship (GPA 3.50-3.99)
Automatic$5,500 per year
Renewable: 3.00 cumulative GPA and continuous full-time enrollment
Automatic; no application needed
For high school GPAs of 3.50-3.99 (4.00 scale). For new freshmen at the Big Rapids campus and Kendall College of Art and Design (online and statewide students have a separate schedule). Students receive only the single highest WNF scholarship they qualify for.
Woodbridge N. Ferris Dean's Scholarship (GPA 3.25-3.49)
Automatic$4,500 per year
Renewable: 3.00 cumulative GPA and continuous full-time enrollment
Automatic; no application needed
For high school GPAs of 3.25-3.49 (4.00 scale). For new freshmen at the Big Rapids campus and Kendall College of Art and Design (online and statewide students have a separate schedule). Students receive only the single highest WNF scholarship they qualify for.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$2,556
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$54,735
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Big Rapids, Michigan
Mecosta County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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