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Ferris State University

#672 in US ranking Big Rapids, MI
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,646
Tuition & fees
$14,616
Avg. aid
$12,005
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
91%
SAT range
890–1120
ACT range
20–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
47%
Median salary
$53,165
1 yr after graduation

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Ferris State University?

Ferris State reports around-the-clock security patrols, emergency telephone or alarm devices, electronically controlled residence-hall entrances, and a late-night escort or transportation service. Students should learn how to reach campus public safety and how to receive emergency notifications before they need either resource.

The university's annual security report is the appropriate place to review its published crime statistics, reporting procedures, and emergency policies. Those statistics cover defined locations and reporting periods; they do not capture every incident or establish that any individual setting is safe or unsafe. Students can also review the university's procedures for reporting sexual misconduct and obtaining confidential or other support, since reporting options and privacy rules differ by office.

Ferris State University Security

  • 24h hotline
  • Trained security
  • Late night transportation
  • Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

How Safe Is Ferris State University? - Crime Statistics

Total reported crimes

Ferris State University Criminal Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Murder

0 0 0 0

Negligent manslaughter

0 0 0 0

Rape

14 4 13 ▲more than the year before1.31

Fondling

8 10 4 ▼fewer than the year before0.40

Incest

0 0 0 0

Statutory rape

0 0 0 0

Robbery

0 0 0 0

Aggravated assault

0 3 0 ▼fewer than the year before0

Burglary

9 2 1 ▼fewer than the year before0.10

Motor vehicle theft

0 0 4 ▲more than the year before0.40

Arson

0 1 0 ▼fewer than the year before0

Ferris State University VAWA Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Domestic violence

3 5 12 ▲more than the year before1.20

Dating violence

20 8 17 ▲more than the year before1.71

Stalking

55 20 13 ▼fewer than the year before1.31

Ferris State University Criminal Arrests

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

0 3 0 ▼fewer than the year before0

Drug abuse

6 3 0 ▼fewer than the year before0

Liquor law violation

0 0 2 ▲more than the year before0.20

Ferris State University Criminal Disciplinary

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

3 3 10 ▲more than the year before1.00

Drug abuse

15 69 33 ▼fewer than the year before3.31

Liquor law violation

101 131 108 ▼fewer than the year before10.84

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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