Academic Profile for 2025

Four Year Graduation Rate
31%

Six Year Graduation Rate
54%

Eight Year Graduation Rate
56%

Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1

First Year Retention Rate
77%


Distribution of Students per State

for the first-year class of
1,746
students in 2022

(Hover in each state to view details of distribution)

None
1 To 5
6 To 15
16 To 25
26 To 50
51 and Above

Student Race, Ethnicity, and Age Information


Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity for the 2022 school year

Students Total
9,000

Total Enrollment by Age for the 2022 school year

Students Total
9,000

Other Learning Opportunities
Distance learning
Graduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Undergraduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Special learning
ROTC - Army
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Weekend/evening college


Accreditation

Institutional

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Agency Period of Accreditation Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
01/01/1959 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Grand Rapids/Kendall College of Art and Design)
07/01/1990 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Northern - Alpena)
07/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southeast - Auburn Hills)
07/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Clinton Township)
04/24/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southeast - Clinton Township)
07/01/1984 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southwest - Dowagiac)
07/01/1980 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southeast - Flint)
07/01/1984 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southeast - Garden City)
08/28/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Northern - Gaylord)
08/02/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southeast - Grand Blanc)
07/01/1998 - 02/10/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Grand Rapids - Bostwick)
05/20/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Grand Rapids - Fountain Street)
05/20/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Greenville)
03/14/2011 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southeast - Harper Woods)
07/18/2011 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Harrison)
04/24/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Holland Hospital)
08/01/2009 - 07/31/2013
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southeast - Howell)
01/04/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southeast - Lansing)
07/01/2002 - 08/17/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southeast - Lansing)
07/01/2002 - 10/21/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southeast - Midland)
07/01/2000 - 10/22/2014
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southwest - Muskegon)
07/01/1995 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Northern - Petoskey)
08/02/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southeast - Post Huron)
07/01/2004 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Northern - Scottville)
08/01/2004 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Sidney)
03/14/2011 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Northern - Traverse City)
07/01/1978 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southeast - University Center)
07/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southeast - Warren)
07/01/2004 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Metro Hospital)
04/25/2012 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Northern - Brimley)
08/01/2000 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southeast - Dearborn)
07/01/2002 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Northern - Escanaba)
07/01/2005 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Main - Clare)
07/01/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Main - Kalamazoo)
07/01/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Northern - Roscommon)
04/24/2009 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Main - Alma)
08/01/2009 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Ann Arbor)
03/15/2014 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Metro - Dearborn)
03/15/2014 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Jackson)
03/15/2014 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Ferris State University at Southwest - Benton Harbor)
04/12/2014 - Current
Accredited
Specialized

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Agency / Program Period of Accreditation Status
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
[Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program]
02/01/2008 - Current
Accredited
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
[Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program]
10/01/1989 - Current
Accredited
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
[Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs]
12/05/1939 - Current
Heightened Monitoring or Focused Review
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
[Dental Hygiene (DH)]
12/07/1967 - Current
Accredited
American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
[Optometry (OPT) - Professional degree programs]
04/07/1979 - Current
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
[Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers]
01/01/1968 - Current
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
[Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist]
07/30/1976 - 06/13/2011
Agency no longer recognized
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
[Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs]
(Ferris State University at Grand Rapids/Kendall College of Art and Design)
09/01/1978 - Current
Accredited
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
[Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs]
(Ferris State University at Grand Rapids - Bostwick)
12/05/1939 - Current
Heightened Monitoring or Focused Review

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