Ferris State University Acceptance Rate
Big Rapids, Michigan · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,548
- Admitted
- 7,694
- Yield
- 20.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Ferris State University's acceptance rate has risen from 78.4% in 2014–15 to 80.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 10,426 to 9,548 (-8%) over that period.
Its 80.6% rate makes Ferris State University more selective than about 41% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 40%.
Ferris State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 20.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,426 | 8,176 | 78.4% | 1,986 |
| 2015–16 | 10,297 | 8,050 | 78.2% | 1,967 |
| 2016–17 | 10,883 | 8,455 | 77.7% | 1,830 |
| 2017–18 | 9,926 | 7,361 | 74.2% | 1,822 |
| 2018–19 | 10,284 | 8,320 | 80.9% | 1,882 |
| 2019–20 | 9,175 | 7,949 | 86.6% | 1,892 |
| 2020–21 | 8,581 | 7,076 | 82.5% | 1,540 |
| 2021–22 | 10,480 | 8,884 | 84.8% | 1,405 |
| 2022–23 | 12,228 | 10,746 | 87.9% | 1,744 |
| 2023–24 | 9,548 | 7,694 | 80.6% | 1,595 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,944 | 4,827 | 81.2% |
| Men | 3,604 | 2,867 | 79.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 450–570 | 66% |
| SAT Math | 440–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–26 | 1% |
How Ferris State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Ferris State University's acceptance rate?
Ferris State University's acceptance rate is 80.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,694 admitted of 9,548 applicants).
Is Ferris State University test optional?
Ferris State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Ferris State University?
Ferris State University received 9,548 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,694.
What SAT score do you need for Ferris State University?
Admitted students at Ferris State University typically scored 450–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Ferris State University getting harder to get into?
Ferris State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.4% in 2014–15 to 80.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ferris.edu/.