Ferris State University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Ferris State University is a public university with an acceptance rate of 81%. Founded in 1884, Ferris State is one of Michigan's 15 public universities. Ferris State students can choose from 190 programs offered through eight colleges. Popular undergraduate majors include business, health professions, and engineering. On the athletic front, the Ferris State Bulldogs compete primarily in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). Ice hockey competes in the Division I Western Collegiate Hockey Association.

Considering applying to Ferris State University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Ferris State University had an acceptance rate of 81%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 81 students were admitted, making Ferris State's admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Ferris State University launched a test-optional admissions policy in 2018. Applicants who qualify for test-optional admissions may submit SAT or ACT scores to the school, but they are not required. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 91% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Ferris State's admitted students fall within the bottom 29% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Ferris State scored between 470 and 590, while 25% scored below 470 and 25% scored above 590. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 470 and 580. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1170 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Ferris State.

Requirements

Ferris State University is test-optional for qualified applicants. For applicants who submit test scores, note that Ferris State does not require the SAT writing section or SAT Subject tests. Ferris State participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Ferris State University launched a test-optional admissions policy in 2018. Applicants who qualify for test-optional admissions may submit SAT or ACT scores to the school, but they are not required. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 21% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Ferris State University's admitted students fall within the bottom 46% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Ferris State received a composite ACT score between 19 and 26, while 25% scored above 26 and 25% scored below 19.

Requirements

Ferris State University is test-optional for qualified applicants. For students who submit test scores, note that Ferris State does not require the optional ACT writing section. Unlike many universities, Ferris State University superscores ACT results; your highest subscores from multiple ACT sittings will be considered.

GPA

In 2018, the average GPA for Ferris State University's incoming freshmen class was 3.27, and over 52% of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.25 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to Ferris State have primarily B grades.

Admissions Chances

Ferris State University, which accepts more than three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's average range, you have a strong chance of being accepted. Note that Ferris State has a test-optional admissions process. To be eligible for test-optional admissions applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0. Applicants who choose to apply test-optional will be required to complete a questionnaire. Note that Ferris will admit up to 450 students per year through the first four years of the test-optional pilot program. Student athletes, international students, and home-schooled students are not eligible for test-optional admissions.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Ferris State University Undergraduate Admissions Office.