- Acceptance rate: 91% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.35, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- SAT, middle 50%: 460–570 reading and writing, 430–550 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–24 composite
- Average net price: $13,154 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Ferris State University reported: an average GPA of 3.35 (2025–26), an acceptance rate of 91% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–24.
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Ferris State University average GPA
Ferris State University reported an average high school GPA of 3.35 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Ferris State University acceptance rate
Ferris State University admitted 11,387 of 12,460 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 91%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ferris State University is a public 4-year university in Big Rapids, Michigan, with 8,991 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Ferris State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 460 | 510 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 500 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 17 | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 23 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1012 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Ferris State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Ferris State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,154 a year at Ferris State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Ferris State University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Ferris State University admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Ferris State University's acceptance rate?
Ferris State University's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 11,387 of 12,460 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Ferris State University look for?
Ferris State University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.35, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Ferris State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Ferris State University admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Ferris State University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Ferris State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 460–570 in reading and writing and 430–550 in math; ACT composite 20–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Ferris State University?
A lot: Ferris State University requires high school GPA, high school record and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Ferris State University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Ferris State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Ferris State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 65% sent SAT scores and 1% sent ACT scores.
What is the average net price at Ferris State University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,154 a year at Ferris State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Ferris State University?
Yes. Ferris State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Ferris State University consider legacy status?
No. Ferris State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Ferris State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Ferris State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Ferris State University Common Data Set 2025–26Ferris State University: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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