Your
Future
is Forward
We're here to get you there.
Ferris was founded to move people and ideas forward at the speed of industry. We believe that college shouldn’t just be a place where you “find yourself,” but where you get the real-world skills that help you make yourself. We’re here to help you learn by doing, so that you become great at a career you love.
- High-Demand Programs
- Hands-on Learning Approach
- Personalized Resources
- Industry-Expert Professors
180+ In-Demand Degree Programs
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
Accountancy - Computer Information Systems
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
Applied Math - Computer Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Applied Science
Architecture and Sustainability
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Automotive Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Building Construction Technology
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
Business Administration - Aviation Concentration
Bachelor of Science
Business Administration - Professional Track
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Business, Management, Marketing and Technology Education
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Applied Science
Career and Technical Education - Instructor Concentration
MS Career & Tech Ed
Career and Technical Education - Postsecondary Administration Concentration
MS Career & Tech Ed
Career and Technical Education - Training and Development Concentration
MS Career & Tech Ed
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Civil Engineering Technology - Highway Emphasis
Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Arts
Bachelor of Science
Doctor of Education
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
Computer Information Technology
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Arts
Criminal Justice - Corrections
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Bachelor of Science
Criminal Justice Administration
MS Criminal Justice Adm
Curriculum and Instruction - Special Needs Education Concentration
Bachelor of Science
Curriculum and Instruction - Subject Area Concentration
Master of Education
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Applied Science
Associate in Science
Digital Media Software Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
Electrical - Electronics Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Arts
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
HVACR Engineering Technology and Energy Management
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Applied Science
Health Care Systems Administration
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Applied Science
Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Industrial Chemistry Technology
Associate in Applied Science
Industrial Electronics Technology
Associate in Applied Science
Industrial Technology and Management
Bachelor of Applied Science
Information Security and Intelligence
Associate in Applied Science
Information Security and Intelligence
Bachelor of Science
Information Security and Intelligence
MS Info Sec and Intel
Associate in Arts
Bachelor of Science
Journalism and Technical Communication
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Arts
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Admin.
Master of Healthcare Administration
Master of Healthcare Administration
Master of Public Health
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Science
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Music and Entertainment Business
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Science
Bachelor of Science
BS in Nursing
Nursing - RN to BSN Completion
BS in Nursing
Bachelor of Science
Doctor of Optometry
Bachelor of Science
Doctor of Pharmacy
Plastics Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Science
Associate in Science
Associate in Arts
Associate in Arts
Pro-Mo-Ted Technical Education
Bachelor of Science
Product Design Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science
Professional Tennis Management
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
Restaurant and Food Industry Management
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Arts
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
Technical and Professional Communication
Bachelor of Science
Television and Digital Media Production
Bachelor of Science
Welding Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Applied Science
Higher Value
Higher Education
Ferris was founded to knock down barriers and make higher education available to all. It's a tradition we continue to this day as the only school in Michigan that has seen graduating students' average debt decrease over the last 10 years. We're regularly ranked as a best-value school because we help you find the scholarships and grants that keep your degree within reach.
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$151 Million
Financial Aid Awarded Annually
7,000
Students Receiving Ferris Scholarships
84%
Ferris Students Receive Aid
Ferris is for you.
A personalized education built just for you
Looking for a mentor who knows more than just your student ID number? You're going to love it here. Ferris is small enough that you'll never get lost in the crowd, but big enough to provide you with cutting-edge resources and next-level support. Our small class sizes mean your professors can provide you with the one-on-one attention you need to accelerate your education forward.
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16:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
One-on-one career advising
Free, on-demand tutoring
Professional development events
See it for yourself
Built to Move You Forward
We built Ferris for you. From our cutting-edge labs and high-tech classrooms to our world-class athletics facilities, every single aspect of our campus has been designed to accelerate your education, your ideas, and your life forward. We can't wait for you to experience it.
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Welcome to Bulldog Country
Big Rapids, Michigan is a welcoming, supportive community.
1 Hour from Grand Rapids
1 Hour from Lake Michigan
Minutes from Endless Outdoor Adventure
By the Numbers
Find your People
220
Student Orgs & Clubs
11,000
Students
20,000
Student Volunteer Hours Annually
Find your Career
70%
4-Year Students Complete an Internship
91%
2018 Grads Employed or Continuing Education
180+
In-Demand Degree Programs
Bulldogs Don't Back Down
Bulldog Athletics
Staying dedicated. Always delivering. Never backing down. That's the Bulldog way, in the classroom, out in the world, and on the field, court and ice. Our teams are champions and that culture inspires our entire campus.
Bulldog sports don't just give you plans on a Saturday afternoon, but a chance to get real-world experience. Many programs offer jobs and hands-on work with our high-caliber teams and our dynamic athletic department.
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Our Teams
NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey
- Baja Racing
- Baseball
- Women’s Basketball
- Bowling
- Bulldog Barbell Club
- Cheer Team
- Dance Team
- Disc Sports Club
- Equestrian Club
- Esports
- Figure Skating
- Fishing
- Formula Electric
- Formula SAE
- Club Golf
- Club Hockey
- Men’s Lacrosse
- Women’s Lacrosse
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Men’s Rugby
- Women’s Rugby
- Men’s Soccer
- Women’s Soccer
- Women’s Softball
- Swimming Club
- Table Tennis Club
- Tennis Club
- Men’s Volleyball
- Women’s Volleyball
- Wrestling