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Actuarial Science

 Options: Bachelor's

 Locations: Main Campus

General Information

Actuarial Science deals with design, financing and operation of insurance plans. Financial security for people and companies is the main goal of an actuary. Typical problems could include setting the premium for automobile insurance, insuring an athlete against injury or determining the payout for a sweepstakes contest.

Actuaries are in demand in business and industry, and the average salary is quite high. Prospective actuaries take a series of tests, and this program will prepare you for the first test, which should lead to quick employment.

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

  • 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
  • Minimum Composite ACT Score of 17/SAT 900
  • High school courses and grade point average, ACT composite score, and ACT Reading and Mathematics subscores will be considered in the admission and placement process.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

  • 2.00 Overall GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
  • At least 12 credits, including an English and Mathematics course.

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Sample Course Sequences

Odd Year Entry

Fall Odd Year 1

CPSC 130
MATH 220

Spring Even Year 1

CPSC 200
MATH 230

Fall Even Year 2

MATH 322
MATH 330

Spring Odd Year 2

MATH 251
MATH 320

Fall Odd Year 3

MATH 450

Spring Even Year 3

MATH 451
MATH 340

Fall Even Year 4

MATH 414

Spring Odd Year 4

MATH 416
MATH 417

Even Year Entry

Fall Even Year 1

CPSC 130
MATH 220

Spring Odd Year 1

CPSC 200
MATH 230

Fall Odd Year 2

MATH 322
MATH 330

Spring Odd Year 2

MATH 251
MATH 320

Fall Even Year 3

MATH 414

Spring Odd Year 3

MATH 416
MATH 417

Fall Odd Year 4

MATH 450

Spring Even Year 4

MATH 340
MATH 451

More Information

Actuarial Science Program Coordinator: Kent Sun
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (231) 591-2579

Mathematics Department
820 Campus Drive, ASC 2021
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone: (231) 591-2565

Actuarial Science: Ferris State University Course Catalog