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 |
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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 |