Applying to Ferris State

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
80.58%	1,000

Ferris State University's acceptance rate is 80.58% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 9,548 students applied and 7,694 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Ferris State.

Ferris State's acceptance rate places 20th out of 45 Michigan colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,000 and the ACT score is 20 at Ferris State. Ferris State's SAT score ranks 25th out of 26 Michigan colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Ferris State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Ferris State University is 80.58% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.73%. 3,604 men and 5,944 women applied to Ferris State and 2,867 men and 4,827 women students were accepted.

Among them, 728 men and 867 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Ferris State.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Ferris State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	9,548	3,604	5,944	0	0
Admitted	7,694	2,867	4,827	0	0
Enrolled	1,595	728	867	0	0
Acceptance Rate	80.58%	79.55%	81.21%	-	-
Yield	20.73%	25.39%	17.96%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Ferris State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 1,059 students (66% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 18 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Ferris State.

The median SAT score is 1,000 with 500 SAT EBRW and 500 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 570 and the 25^th percentile is 450. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 550 and 25^th percentile is 440 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 18 at Ferris State. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 19.

The SAT and ACT scores at Ferris State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,064, ACT: 21 - public doctoral / research university).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Ferris State
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	890	1000	1120
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	450	500	570
SAT Math	440	500	550
ACT Composite	18	20	26
ACT Math	16	19	25
ACT English	16	19	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Ferris State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,595 first-year students enrolled in Ferris State. The proportion of full-time students is 98.31% and part-time students is 1.69%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.64% and women students is 54.36%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Ferris State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Ferris State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,595	728	867
Full-time	1,568	708	860
Part-time	27	20	7

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and Formal Demonstration of Competencies to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Ferris State. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Ferris State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Ferris State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Required
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Considered, if submitted
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Ferris State.

Admission Information for Applying to Ferris State
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.ferris.edu/admissions/
Online Application	www.ferris.edu/admissions/application/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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