Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ferris State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ferris State University students is 47.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.3%.
47.7%
- asian 51.8% 14 students
- African American 20.3% 40 students
- white 52.6% 770 students
- unknown 85.7% 6 students
- hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
- hispanic 36.5% 38 students
- International Students 29.0% 11 students
- Mixed Race 44.4% 36 students
Drop Out
Ferris State University has an overall drop-out rate of 39.2% as of August 31, 2021. The dropout rate of male students and female students is 42.4% and 36.1% respectively.
Below is a breakdown of the dropout rate of US students by race/ethnicity and international students.
39.2%
- asian 33.3% 9 students
- African American 69.0% 136 students
- white 34.2% 500 students
- hispanic 45.2% 47 students
- International Students 63.2% 24 students
- Mixed Race 45.7% 37 students
Transferred Out
Students transfer out of Ferris State University at a rate of 10.5% yearly. As of 2015,female students' transfer rate was 11.5%, and male students' 9.5%
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
10.5%
- asian 11.1% 3 students
- African American 6.6% 13 students
- white 10.9% 160 students
- hispanic 15.4% 16 students
- International Students 7.9% 3 students
- Mixed Race 7.4% 6 students
Still Enrolled
The data represent all cohorts between 2015 and August 31, 2021
2.6%
- African American 4.1% 8 students
- white 2.3% 33 students
- hispanic 2.9% 3 students
- Mixed Race 2.5% 2 students
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