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Ferris State University, or FSU, was established on September 1, 1884, as the Big Rapids Industrial School. It was founded by Woodbridge Nathan Ferris, a governor of the State of Michigan and US Senator. In January 1885, it was renamed to Ferris Industrial School and became Ferris Institute in 1899. FSU became Ferris State College in 1963 and gained university status in 1987. Apart from its Grand Rapids campus, the university also has another campus in Big Rapids, Michigan. The academic units of FSU are as follows:
- College of Allied Health Sciences
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Education and Human Services
- College of Engineering Technology
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Professional and Technological Studies
- Kendall College of Art and Design
- Michigan College of Optometry
- University College
FSU has officially recognized a number of Greek Letter Organizations which are governed by the Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council. Some of these fraternities and sororities are Alpha Chi Rho, Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigma Pi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Delta Zeta, Alpha Xi Delta, Phi Sigma Sigm, and Alpha Sigma Tau. In addition, FSU has several Black Greek Council fraternities and sororities.
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Campus Location901 S State St
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2251
USA
Main Tel: (231) 591-2000
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Ferris State University HighlightsWhere Ferris State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in design, mechanics and repair, real estate and construction management, medical adminstration, security and law enforcement, engineering technician, and medicine.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,646 | 88 | | Associate | 874 | 40 | | < 1 year certificate | 291 | 27 | | Master | 171 | 7 | | First-professional degree | 154 | 2 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 31 | 5 | | 1-2 year certificate | 2 | 1 |
Ferris State StudentsThe student enrollment at Ferris State was 13,087 in 2007 (11,055 full-time equivalent). About 53% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 47% of the class. Undergrads are 90% of enrolled students, graduate students are 5%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 5%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 78% are full-time and 22% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,668 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,592 | | Room | $ 3,884 | | Board | $ 3,762 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,246 | | Other | $ 2,192 |
Financial Aid: Ferris State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 348 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 127 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 100 |
Housing and MealsFerris State provides on-campus housing for 3,837 of its 11,055 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Ferris State AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Ferris State is in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. Ferris State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 121 male students received the aid (men were 57% of those receiving aid) and 91 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 43% of students receiving such aid) .
Ferris State Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 57% | | Women | 55% | | All | 56% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (28 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (464 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Finance
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance
- Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (76 awarded) - Computer and Information Systems Security
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Information Technology
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (26 awarded) - Culinary Arts and Related Services
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN (98 awarded) - Design and Applied Arts
- Design and Visual Communications
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (258 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Health Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (15 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (482 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (58 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Public Administration
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (37 awarded) - Fine/Studio Arts
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Painting
- Sculpture
HOSPITALITY (53 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (15 awarded) LAW (18 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (63 awarded) - English Composition
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Sociology
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS (13 awarded) - Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (182 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (90 awarded) - Advertising
- Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Printing Management
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (83 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (249 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE (167 awarded) - Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Optometry (OD)
- Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC (14 awarded) - Music Management and Merchandising
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (104 awarded) - Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (12 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (42 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
- Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES (35 awarded) - Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (78 awarded) - Construction Management
- Real Estate
SCIENCE (100 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Biology
- Vision Science/Physiological Optics
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (11 awarded) - Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (273 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
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