Ferris State University
Ferris State University (FSU) is a public university in Big Rapids, Michigan. The university was founded in 1884 as the Big Rapids Industrial School. It is now the ninth-largest university in the state of Michigan. It served 14,560 students during the Fall 2017 semester. FSU includes on-campus and online courses covering over 170 educational programs. The university is comprised of 8 colleges. These colleges include the College of Health Professions, which houses the School of Nursing. The main campus is on the outskirts of Big Rapids and about four blocks away from the central business district.
FSU offers five ACEN-accredited nursing programs, including three paths to earning a BSN. The undergraduate-level programs include a traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN program. For those interested in the BSN program, clinical experience is gained by working at nearby hospitals and healthcare facilities. The graduate-level programs include MSN and RN to MSN programs. The MSN program is offered entirely online, giving students that have already earned their BSN a convenient way to earn their master’s degree in nursing. The MSN program includes three concentrations, including Nursing Administration, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Education. The DNP program is designed to be completed in two years.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students13,798 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate79% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 27 | 183 |
Master's degree | 5 | 20 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 2 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1959 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 02/01/2008 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/1989 - Current |
Admission
74%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 940 to 1170 |
ACT | 19 to 25 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $413/credit | |
In State Students | $413/credit | |
Out of State Students | $619/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $564/credit | |
In State Students | $564/credit | |
Out of State Students | $846/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $18,585 | $18,585 | $27,855 |
ADN | 70 | $28,910 | $28,910 | $43,330 |
BSN | 125 | $51,625 | $51,625 | $77,375 |
FNP | 50 | $28,200 | $28,200 | $42,300 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of Ferris State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 44% | $4,663 |
Other Federal Grant | 23% | $723 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $6,815 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 74% | $4,822 |
Federal Student Loans | 70% | $5,767 |
Private Loans | 12% | $10,054 |
$12,973
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$8,173 |
$30,001 to $48,000$10,796 |
$48,001 to $75,000$13,593 |
$75,001 to $110,000$16,704 |
Over $110,000$18,023 |
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Student Population
12,512
Undergrads
1,286
Graduates
7,390
Women
6,408
Men
67%
Full-time
33%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
77% |
Black/African American |
7% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Asian |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Michigan state board of nursing.