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Public 4-YearMTA ParticipantMecosta County

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Mecosta County, MI

A career-oriented public university with competency-based general education and documented program revisions aligned to workforce needs.

Enrollment
10,422
6-year graduation
62%
Founded
1884
Carnegie
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Overview

A career-oriented public university with competency-based general education and documented program revisions aligned to workforce needs.

Location
Big Rapids, Mecosta County, MI
Founded
1884
Sector
Public 4-Year
IPEDS Unit ID
169910

Academic Profile

Carnegie Classification

Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Institution Type

State-supported bachelor's degree institution

General Education

Ferris State University — 36 total credits (28 lower / 8 upper level). Catalog year 2026-2027.

Transfer Information

Ferris State University accepts Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education credits from participating community colleges statewide.

Transfer-in rate
32%

Primary transfer partners

  • Michigan community colleges
  • In-state two-year institutions

MTA Information

Michigan Transfer Agreement participant

Students can transfer MTA-approved general education blocks from Michigan community colleges to this institution.

Enrollment Data

Current headcount

10,422

↑ 166 vs. prior year (mock)

YearTotalUndergraduateGraduateFull-time
202011,0867,9823,1046,873
202110,9207,8623,0586,770
202210,7547,7433,0116,667
202310,5887,6232,9656,565
202410,4227,5042,9186,462

Source: ferris · Structured for future IPEDS import

Graduation Data

4-year graduation rate
41%
6-year graduation rate
62%
Data source
ferris

Updated 2023-24

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