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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.
These admission statistics provide an indication as to the selectivity of the school and how difficult it is to get in. 6,709 out of 9,457 applicants or 71% percent were admitted making Ferris State University moderately easy school to get into with a good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements.