Big Rapids, MI
Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 87% to 81% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,175 | 7,949 | 1,892 | 87% |
| 2020 | 8,581 | 7,076 | 1,540 | 82% |
| 2021 | 10,480 | 8,884 | 1,405 | 85% |
| 2022 | 12,228 | 10,746 | 1,744 | 88% |
| 2023 | 9,548 | 7,694 | 1,595 | 81% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,827 of 5,944 women and 2,867 of 3,604 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Ferris State University has an acceptance rate of 81% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 7,694 of 9,548 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
9,548 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,595 enrolled.
No. Ferris State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 87% to 81% — it has become more selective.