Perhaps one of the most surprising consequences of the current obesity epidemic in the U.S. is its impact on recruitment for the armed services, with data showing that close to 30 percent of young people in the U.S. are now too heavy to qualify for military service. Read more: economic costs
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.
Out of 2,059 incoming freshmen who enrolled at Ferris State University last year, 1,952 students received some type of financial aid package. 1  Grant Aid: 1,719 incoming freshmen received $7,838 on average in grant aid. 2  Loan Aid: 1,565 incoming freshmen took $7,138 on average in federal student loan.