Outcomes at Ferris State
Graduation Rate
49.36%
Transfer-out Rate
7.65%
Retention Rate
77.00%
The graduation rate at Ferris State University is 49.36% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. 884 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,791 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 63.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 7.65% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The retention rate (full-time students) is 77% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Ferris State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Ferris State University. 884 students have completed and 137 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 49 students still enrolled and 721 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,791 | 657 | 1,134 |
| Completers | 884 (49.36%) | 379 | 505 |
| Transfer-out | 137 (7.65%) | 64 | 73 |
| Still Enrolled | 49 (2.74%) | 11 | 38 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 721 (40.26%) | 203 | 518 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 223 students have completed in 4 years and additional 121 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 223 (33.94%) |
72 (26.67%) |
151 (39.02%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 121 (18.42%) |
60 (22.22%) |
61 (15.76%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 32 (4.87%) |
14 (5.19%) |
18 (4.65%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49.36% (884/1,791) | 51.12% (435/851) | 47.77% (449/940) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28.57% (2/7) | 0.00% (0/3) | 50.00% (2/4) |
| Asian | 61.76% (21/34) | 71.43% (10/14) | 55.00% (11/20) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 25.63% (41/160) | 20.78% (16/77) | 30.12% (25/83) |
| Hispanic | 37.04% (40/108) | 34.00% (17/50) | 39.66% (23/58) |
| White | 53.42% (727/1,361) | 57.06% (372/652) | 50.07% (355/709) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 41.67% (35/84) | 36.11% (13/36) | 45.83% (22/48) |
| Unknown | 46.15% (6/13) | 20.00% (1/5) | 62.50% (5/8) |