Ferris State University's published cost of attendance is $27,048, but need-based aid meaningfully reduces what most families pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $2,556, middle-income families pay around $7,638, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,603.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $27,048 |
| Tuition and Fees | $14,778 |
| Room and Board | $11,462 |
| Books and Supplies | $890 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$18,424 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $8,624 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $2,556 |
| $30–48k | $4,315 |
| $48–75k | $7,638 |
| $75–110k | $12,485 |
| $110k+ | $18,603 |
Ferris State University's published cost of attendance is $27,048, but need-based aid meaningfully reduces what most families pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $2,556, middle-income families pay around $7,638, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,603. Azimuth ranks Ferris State University #125 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Ferris State participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans. The gap between sticker price and what students actually pay reflects the university's aid reach across income levels — though families should review their specific aid offer carefully, as the net price illusion can make published costs look more daunting than the actual out-of-pocket figure. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,849; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,721, median federal debt of $21,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Ferris State University earn median 4-year earnings of $64,721, placing Ferris State University in the 64.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,137 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 84.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Ferris State University #403 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 249 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $60,325, ranked #25 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 181 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $64,131, ranked #213 nationally in its major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 107 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $81,718, ranked #248 nationally in its major. Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians reports 106 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $82,821, ranked #11 nationally in its major.
