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87.9%Acceptance
$13,630Tuition
8,087Students
48%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$54,735Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNAIAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$13,630
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,630
Average Net Price
$12,202
Students Receiving Financial Aid
33.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,660
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,700
Books & Supplies
$862
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,152
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$223/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
58.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
47.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
33.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $5,957
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,962
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,303
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,193
$110,001+ $19,308

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $25,152 sticker price at Ferris State. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $5,957 annually after aid. Even middle-income families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay $12,303 per year. Over four years, total costs range from $24,000 to $100,000 depending on family income. The $13,630 tuition rate applies to both in-state and out-of-state students, unusual for a public university.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $21,000, translating to $223 monthly loan payments. With median earnings of $54,735 ten years after graduation, this represents a manageable debt load. The 96.8% employment rate shows strong job placement. Low-income students get the strongest value here, paying less than $6,000 annually while accessing career-focused programs in automotive technology and health sciences that lead to solid middle-class earnings.

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