Ferris State University

Ferris State University is on a 930-acre campus in a small town setting in Big Rapids, Michigan, not far from Grand Rapids. There are many activities and organizations for Ferris State University students to participate in – chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Ferris State University also has fraternities and sororities.

Ferris State University has a thriving Student American Dental Hygiene Association. In fact, more students participate in Student American Dental Hygiene Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Ferris State University include Pre-Pharm D, American Pharmacist Association, Student Nurses Association and American Marketing Association.

Ferris State University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Music Takes Action and The Big Event.

Does Ferris State University Offer Student Housing?

Ferris State University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Ferris State University students live off campus. In 2021, 30% of undergrads at Ferris State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 70% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Ferris State University. There are 3,604 spots available in on-campus housing for all 11,184 undergraduates. In the 2020-21 school year, 3,539 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Ferris State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Ferris State University Athletics

At Ferris State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Ferris State University:

Safety at Ferris State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus. The Ferris State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Ferris State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Ferris State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Ferris State University, take Highway 131 to Big Rapids, MI. If you need to fly, book your flight to Gerald R. Ford International airport.

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