Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 87.9%
- Average SAT
- 1,030
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 910–1,150
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 21
- Total Enrollment
- 8,087
Admissions Overview
Ferris State University is open admission with an 87.88% acceptance rate. Nearly nine out of ten applicants get in, making this an accessible option for most students. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 910-1150 on the SAT and averaged a 21 on the ACT. These scores reflect the university's focus on welcoming students from diverse academic backgrounds rather than chasing top test scores. Ferris seeks motivated students interested in hands-on, career-focused education. The school particularly values applicants drawn to its signature programs in automotive technology, pharmacy, and optometry who want practical skills alongside their degree.