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 .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Ferris State University earn median earnings of $42,200 four years after enrollment, placing Ferris State University in the 45th percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $45,800 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to Michigan's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,100, the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential. While institution-level earnings track Michigan's regional labor market, specific programs deliver materially stronger outcomes. Health professions is the dominant program family, accounting for 28% of degrees, followed by business at 19% and engineering technologies at 12%. Among the largest programs, Azimuth ranks Nursing 120th nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions, graduating 180 students with median earnings of $62,400. Azimuth ranks Mechanical Engineering Technologies 35th nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 110 graduates earning median earnings of $54,800, and Azimuth ranks Business Administration 210th nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 90 graduates earning median earnings of $41,200.
