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Located in Big Rapids, Michigan, Ferris State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 10,297 prospective students applied, and 8,050 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,967 enrolled in the school.
Professors at Ferris State University have an average annual salary of $122,410. This salary is a projection of salary for teaching a full twelve month year. The average annual salary for male professors is $123,622, which is $35,860 more than the average for male professors at universities.