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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Michigan

Ferris State University

Ferris State University is a public college located in Big Rapids, Michigan, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Ferris State University is $8,232. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $8,232. The college offers Master’s degrees in 16 different degree areas, with 4 Master’s degrees offered online. Ferris State University enrolls 1,113 graduate students, with 35% part-time students, 25% online students, and 6% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.ferris.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
723 full-time
390 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:276
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:65
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:14
  • Online students
    25%
  • Male/Female
    34% / 66%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$8,232
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$8,232
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$686
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$686
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
189 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
13 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:2
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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