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Students at

Ferris

 State University get big-school resources with plenty of extracurricular activities in a relaxed, small-town setting in the heart of west-central Michigan. Ferris offers more than 170 degrees through the colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Services, Optometry, Pharmacy, Professional and Technological Studies, and Engineering Technology. Let

Ferris

 make a difference in your life.

The Ferris Admissions Office is here to help you by providing information about our academic programs, by scheduling a visit to the Ferris campus, and by helping you apply to

Ferris

 State University. Ferris makes the application process easy. Click "apply now" for complete instructions on how to apply to Ferris State University.

Ferris

 State University offers students a unique blend of academic programs, comprehensive services, and engaging out-of-class experiences. Your education at Ferris provides dynamic career opportunities and prepare you for the future in a complex and diverse world. Discover what it's like to be a Ferris State Bulldog. Imagine more for your future at Ferris State. We look forward to welcoming you to

Ferris

 State University.

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About Ferris State University

• In 1884 Woodbridge N.

  Ferris

   founded an educational institution in Big Rapids to help working men and women in Michigan. Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan has grown into an 880-acre college campus with state-of-the-art facilities.
  
  

• Ferris

   was the Big Rapids Industrial School until 1899 when it was renamed the

  Ferris

   Institute. The school became a state college in 1949 and was renamed

  Ferris

   State College in 1963, becoming

  Ferris

   State University in 1987.
  
  

• Ferris

   enrollment averages nearly 14,000 students, including 10,000 students on the main campus of

  Ferris

   State University in Big Rapids campus.
  
  
• The first

  Ferris

   class in 1884 had 15 students. Ferris State University still has a ratio of one instructor for every 15 students.
  
  
• College classes at Ferris State University are taught at all levels by professional teachers, not graduate assistants.
  
  

• Ferris

   students study in more than 170 different educational programs -- including doctorates, master's, bachelor's and associate degrees.
  
  
• Seven of

  Ferris

  ' colleges are based in Big Rapids -- College of Allied Health Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education and Human Services, College of Optometry, College of Pharmacy, College of Engineering Technology, and the University College.
  
  

• Ferris

  ' College of Professional and Technological studies, and Kendall College of Art and Design are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
  
  
• College courses are also offered at Ferris campus sites through the Ferris State University's College of Professional and Technological Studies.
  
  
• Approximately 220 student organizations are active on the Ferris campus, encompassing everything from the Chess Club to Men's and Women's Rugby; Bulldog Radio to the Juggling Club; and the Dead Poet's Society to the Paintball Club. The wide range of organizations at Ferris caters to students' social, athletic, political, academic, performing arts and religious activities and interests. Search Engine Optimization.
  
  
• Ferris Arts and cultural events, varsity athletics and an extensive intramural sports program further enrich student life.
  
  

• Ferris

   State University continues to be a top technical and professional institution, providing education to make its college students immediately employable upon graduation.

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