Ferris State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Ferris State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Ferris State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Ferris State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Ferris State accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 9,533 people applied and 7,694 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Ferris State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at Ferris State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Ferris State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Ferris State considers:
Very Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Academic GPA
- Character/Personal Qualities
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Ferris State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Ferris State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.23.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Ferris State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
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SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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