Ferris was founded with a mission to empower students by providing opportunity. Our admission process doesn’t require essays, personal statements or interviews. It all starts with a free online application, and no enrollment deposit is required.

We know standardized testing doesn’t always tell the full story about a student’s abilities, so we also offer a test-optional admission path. If you happen to be great at standardized testing, don’t worry—your test scores will be considered in your admission process.

The financial aid process is complicated, and it can be hard to tell where to start. Helping students control expenses and manage debt is a priority at Ferris. Our financial aid advisors provide educational tools to guide you through the financial aid process, including cost of attendance, deadlines, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, scholarships and more.

Ferris provides multiple forms of financial aid for Students. Our goal is to provide students the financial resources needed to attend Ferris. We provide access to Scholarships, Grants, Loans, and other resources to reach that goal.

Ferris offers a combination of need- and performance-based scholarships, and costs vary for each student’s situation. Use our Net Price Calculator to help you estimate your costs and financial aid support at Ferris State. Use our Net Price Calculator. 

Ferris was founded to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to make an impact right away. Here, you benefit from small class sizes, industry-specific instruction, and one-on-one career advice- getting you closer to our craft right from the start.

From digital media and graphic design to health care and human services, Ferris offers a wide range of academic majors across a variety of disciplines. So whatever your passion may be, you'll find your path among our catalog of more than 180 degree programs.