Ferris State University
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Ferris State University: international tuition 24,416 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 27,048 USD, acceptance rate 91.4%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
First-year international students at Ferris State are automatically considered for Woodbridge N. Ferris merit scholarships (about $3,000-$10,000/year) based on GPA and test scores. The pages do not address need-based aid for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 91.4% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 460–570, Math 430–550, ACT 20–24. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 27,048 USD, before any scholarship. 5 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Online Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Ferris State University?
International tuition is 24,416 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 27,048 USD.
Does Ferris State University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students at Ferris State are automatically considered for Woodbridge N. Ferris merit scholarships (about $3,000-$10,000/year) based on GPA and test scores. The pages do not address need-based aid for international students.
What English scores does Ferris State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Ferris State University?
The acceptance rate is 91.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe page says the Woodbridge N. Ferris scholarships are awarded automatically to academically eligible students, so no separate application is needed.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether admission decisions for international students consider ability to pay, so this is Unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention no CSS Profile or separate international aid form; the merit scholarships are automatic, so no such requirement appears.
Scholarships at this school
Dean's Scholarship (Woodbridge N. Ferris)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page4,500 USD/year≈ ₫117M
It is listed on the page for first-time international students, so they are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Ferris Crimson Scholarship (Woodbridge N. Ferris)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page3,000 USD/year≈ ₫78.2M
It is listed on the page for first-time international students, so they are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Founder's Scholarship (Woodbridge N. Ferris)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page10,000 USD/year≈ ₫261M
It is listed on the page for first-time international students, so they are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
President's Scholarship (Woodbridge N. Ferris)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page6,500 USD/year≈ ₫169M
It is listed on the page for first-time international students, so they are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Provost's Scholarship (Woodbridge N. Ferris)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page5,500 USD/year≈ ₫143M
It is listed on the page for first-time international students, so they are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsiThe application needs financial evidence of USD 36,600 in liquid funds for visa purposes.Required
- Supplementary applicationiThe essay is required only for the two named BS programs, not for every bachelor’s program.Required
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Application Month scholarship giveaway deadlineScholarshipin16days
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AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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