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Since 1884, Ferris State University’s mission has been to provide first-rate education to its students. This was the vision of our founder, Woodbridge N. Ferris. Today, the University remains devoted to quality education for its students. We have more than 170 academic majors and a personal, hands-on approach to education. Ferris is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Here is Ferris State University:
- A career-oriented public university located in Big Rapids, Mich.
- Big Rapids is a small, safe and friendly college community
- More than 170 degrees are offered through the Colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Services, Optometry, Pharmacy, Engineering Technology and Kendall College of Art and Design
- Two-year Associate, four-year Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees are offered
- The average student teacher ratio is 15:1
- Our classes begin in January, May and August
- Intensive English Program for students with no English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, PEARSON, etc) or with low scores in any of the tests. Three levels, academic and content based curriculum
- No English proficiency exam required for admission
- Scholarship available for international freshmen and transfer student applying for Bachelor's degree
- Field trips and special activities
Campus Community
- Student enrollment is about 11,000 on our main campus
- Excellent academic and support facilities
- A diverse and dynamic environment
- Wireless campus: 17 on-campus residence halls with internet access
- Single-student and married-student on-campus apartments with internet access
- Three on-campus dining centers
- Support services for international students include new-student orientation, counseling, advising, immigration and personal advising, and extracurricular activities
- Social, recreational, cultural, educational and intercollegiate athletics activities
- 14 Division II sports
- Division I men’s ice hockey
- On campus recreational facilities that include: 18-hole golf course, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, racquet facility, fitness center, and indoor ice arena
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