| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
13,323 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
9,103 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
4,220 |
| Total graduate students: |
1,392 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
945 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
447 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
25 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
6% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.9% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 10.3% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.4% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 76.9% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.3% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 0.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.5% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.6% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.8% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.4% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 79.3% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.3% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.6% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
935 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Big Rapids, MI |
| Population of city/town: |
10,517 |
| Nearest major city: |
Grand Rapids |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
55 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
192,294 |
| Online campus map: |
www.ferris.edu/htmls/
ferrisfaq/maps |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- single-student apartments
- married-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students
- special housing for international students
- other housing including Theme, wellness, Honors, and substance-free housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
79% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
26% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
74% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All freshmen under age 19 must live on campus for two semesters. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
60% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1875 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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University archives. Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art walk, Jim Crow museum; corporate/professional development and rubber/plastics technology centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
22 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
4 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
4% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
12 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
4% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Torch, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
18 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
222 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Moving In The Spirit, Muslim Student Organization, Real Life Ministries/Campus Crusade, Wesley House, Newman Center for Catholic Students, Standing in the Gap; Christian Optometrist, His House Christian, Lutheran Student, Christian Pharmacists, and InterVarsity Christian Fellowships |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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You Beautiful Black Woman, Black Leaders Aspiring for Critical Knowledge, Diverse Sexuality & Gender Alliance, National Organization for Women, NAACP |
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| International student organizations: |
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African Student Union, Circle K International, Circle of Tribal Nations, Global Brigades; Asian, Hispanic, Indian, International, and Saudi Student Organizations |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Crafters Anonymous, Writers Rendering Insightful Thoughtful Exchanges, Photo Focus, Entertainment Unlimited, Stars for Make-A-Wish, Homecoming Committee, Active Minds, Future Scholars Ubuntu, Young Americans for Liberty, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Volunteer Center, Colleges Against Cancer, Idols, Red Cross Student Chapter, Habitat for Humanity, Pet Savers, Sports Careers, RC Dawgs, First Robotics and Vibrato Vibes; Student Fashion, Secular Student, and Sustainability Alliances; Graphic Arts, Veterans, and Data Analytics Associations; Granbulls card, Spanish blue line fitness, video game, Student Alumni Gold, and outdoor clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Perk Weisenburger,
Athletic Director |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director,
Ferris State University,
210 Sports Drive,
Sports Complex,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2 |
| Athletics homepage: |
osprey.ferris.edu |
| School colors: |
crimson and gold |
| School mascot: |
Bulldogs |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Western Collegiate Hockey Association (Division I), Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's ice hockey | yes | WCHA, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
14% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
33% |
| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, bowling, broomball, dodgeball, flag football, hockey, motorsports, quidditch, running, soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand), weight lifting |
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| Club sports for men: |
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baja racing, baseball, bowling, cheerleading, equestrian sports, fishing, formula hybrid racing, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, mixed martial arts, rodeo, rugby, soccer, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for women: |
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bowling, cheerleading, cross country, dance, equestrian sports, fishing, golf, lacrosse, mixed martial arts, rodeo, rugby, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Grand Rapids (60 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Detroit (210 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Grand Rapids (55 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Big Rapids |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
17% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
89% within one year of graduation |
| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Chris Kunitz, Member of the National Hockey League Pittsburgh Penguins, 2X Stanley Cup Champion
- Jeff Hephner, prominent television/movie actor
- Jeff Blashill, Head Coach of the Detroit Red Wings NHL Hockey Team.
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