1207 S. State Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307

Ferris State University is located in Big Rapids, Michigan. FSU offers doctorates, master's, bachelor's, and associate degrees through the colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, business, Education and Human Services, Optometry, Pharmacy, Technology, and Kendall College of Art and Design.

Ferris State University is located in a small, safe town yet provides big-university opportunities. Students can walk from campus to downtown Big Rapids. Big Rapids offers restaurants, shops, a movie theater, an art gallery, and a municipal park.

Quick Facts:

Founded in 1884 by Woodbridge N. Ferris, FSU is now an 880-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities.

Ferris State University's first class in 1884 had 15 students. FSU's student-to-faculty ratio today reminds 15:1.

Classes are taught by professional teachers, not graduate assistants.

FSU is considered a top technical and professional institution.

Students can choose from more than 220 student organizations, including Bulldog Radio, paintball, juggling, chess, performing arts, political, and religious clubs.

Ferris State University Bulldogs compete in the NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Region. An extensive intramural sports program is also offered.

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