Ferris State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,740

Cost of attendance at Ferris State University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,740

Cost of attendance at Ferris State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Ferris State University was $13,624. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Ferris State

Ferris State net price calculator

$13,624

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Michigan and nationwide.

Michigan's average	$12,908
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Ferris State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,624	$986 (8%)	$7,551	$10,177	$13,542	$17,386	$19,959
2021	$12,638	$459 (4%)	$6,577	$9,859	$13,230	$16,753	$18,975
2020	$13,097	$254 (2%)	$7,207	$10,521	$14,101	$17,132	$19,266
2019	$13,351	$378 (3%)	$9,013	$10,960	$13,967	$16,310	$18,710
2018	$12,973	$231 (2%)	$8,173	$10,796	$13,593	$16,704	$18,023
2017	$13,204	$391 (3%)	$8,652	$11,040	$14,738	$17,178	$18,664
2016	$12,813	$211 (2%)	$8,365	$10,697	$15,209	$17,394	$18,455
2015	$12,602	$755 (6%)	$8,259	$11,502	$15,238	$17,634	$18,434
2014	$13,357	--	$9,469	$12,505	$15,769	$17,716	$18,686

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Ferris State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,285	$522 (2%)	$12,740	$10,717	$828
2021	$23,763	$511 (2%)	$12,376	$10,571	$816
2020	$23,252	$164	$12,068	$10,325	$859
2019	$23,088	$1,146 (5%)	$12,150	$10,098	$840
2018	$21,942	$338 (2%)	$11,628	$9,400	$914
2017	$21,604	$320 (2%)	$11,290	$9,400	$914
2016	$21,284	$981 (4%)	$10,970	$9,400	$914
2015	$22,265	$387 (2%)	$10,677	$10,688	$900
2014	$21,878	$216	$10,466	$10,526	$886
2013	$22,094	--	$10,354	$10,690	$1,050

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Ferris State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,312 dormitories available to its students at $5,450 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Ferris State is $606 per month.
Does Ferris State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Ferris State for one academic year is $4,678, which works out to $520 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Ferris State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $828.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Ferris State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,062

If living off-campus, with family: $2,560

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,719
How much is Ferris State application fees?: Ferris State does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Ferris State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Ferris State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$471	$686
For out-of-state students	$471	$686

Housing and Meal

Ferris State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Ferris State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,678	$5,450	N/A	3,312
2021	$4,586	$4,633	N/A	3,219
2020	$4,586	$5,457	N/A	3,604
2019	$4,518	$5,376	N/A	3,356
2018	$4,518	$5,376	N/A	3,275
2017	$5,057	$5,244	N/A	3,607
2016	N/A	N/A	$9,434	3,510

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Ferris State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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