Ferris State University Campus Life

Demographic Breakdown

% of undergrads on campus: 43%
% of undergrads owning a car?: 67%
% of males in fraternities: 6%
% of females in sororities: 2%
% of students on-campus (weekends): 50%
On-campus housing availibility: Yes
Housing assistance programs?: 43%
Housing available for all students?: Yes
Off-campus assistance?: No

Housing Stats

Types of available housing: coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options
% college-owned singles: 27%
% college-owned doubles: 71%
% college-owned triples: 2%
% college-owned apartments: N/A
% college-owned other: N/A
Number of college-owned residences: 66
% of rooms with sprinkler systems: N/A
% of rooms with fire alarms: 100%
% of rooms with high-speed internet: 100%

Campus Geography

Campus size:880 acres
Nearest airport location (miles): Grand Rapids (60), Detroit (210)
Nearest train station (miles): Grand Rapids (55)
Nearest bus station (miles): Big Rapids
Public transport on campus?: No
Cars allowed on campus?: Yes

Employment

School employment opportunities?: Yes
Average undergraduate earnings ($$): 2,000
Freshmen not encouraged to work?: No
% undergraduates employed: 23%

ROTC/Alcohol Policy

Army ROTC presence?: Offered at cooperating institution (Central Michigan University)
Navy ROTC presence?: Not offered
Airforce ROTC presence?: Not offered
Alcohol permitted (wet campus)?: Yes
Other campus rules: class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Well-known campus events Ferris Fest, January Jams, Bulldog Bonanza, International Festival, Homecoming Week, Greek Week, BGC Step Show, Autumn Alive Concert, Ferris Finest Talent Show