More selective than 15% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
66% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Ferris State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Ferris State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Ferris State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460 | 570 |
| SAT math | 430 | 550 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 890 | 1120 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Ferris State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 91% | 460–570 | 430–550 | 20–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 81% | 450–570 | 440–550 | 18–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Ferris State University compared with other Michigan colleges?
Ferris State University has the 36th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Michigan State University | 85% | 81% | $19,680 |
| 33 | Oakland University | 88% | 58% | $9,120 |
| 34 | Central Michigan University | 90% | 59% | $17,597 |
| 35 | Aquinas College | 90% | 65% | $16,626 |
| 36 | Ferris State University | 91% | 47% | $8,624 |
| 37 | College for Creative Studies | 92% | 71% | $34,617 |
| 38 | Michigan Technological University | 92% | 68% | $14,182 |
| 39 | Rochester University | 98% | 44% | $21,456 |
| 40 | Davenport University | 98% | 57% | $17,707 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at Ferris State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Ferris State University admissions questions
What is the Ferris State University acceptance rate?
Ferris State University accepts 91% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,694 of 9,548 applicants were admitted.
Does Ferris State University require the SAT or ACT?
Ferris State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 66% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Ferris State University?
The middle 50% of Ferris State University enrolled first-year students scored 890–1120 on the SAT and 20–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Ferris State University?
21% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,595 of 7,694).
Is Ferris State University getting harder to get into?
Ferris State University accepted 91% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 81% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Ferris State University's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Ferris State University overview