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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
Academics
- Graduation Rate57%
- Majors Available165
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate78%
AP Credit Policy
Ferris State University grants college credit for AP scores of 3, 4, or 5.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ARTS 101 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ARTS 220 |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | AFAM 107 |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ARTH 110 & ARTH 111 |
| Biology | 4 | 8 | BIOL 121/122 |
| 3 | 4 | BIOL 103 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 220 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MATH 220 |
| 4 | 8 | MATH 220 & 230 | |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | 8 | MATH 220/230 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 1-Z - 100 Level |
| 4 | 10 | CHEM 121/122 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 4 | PLSC 1GS - 100 Level |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | ISYS 110 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 4 | CPSC 130 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ARTS 102 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 150 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | LITR 150 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | BIOL 111 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST 151 |
| 4 | 6 | HIST 151 & HIST 152 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | FREN 101 & FREN 102 |
| 4 | 16 | FREN 101-102, & FREN 201-202 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 16 | GERM 101-102 & GERM 201-202 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 112 |
| Latin | 3 | 8 | LANG 197 |
| 4 | 8 | LANG 297 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 202 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 201 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 2 | MUSI 121 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 211 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 212 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 | PHYS 242 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 | PHYS 241 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | Math 130 |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 | PSYC 150/PSYC 1RS - 100 Level |
| Research | 3 | 3 | ENGL 250 |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | CASE 1-- |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPAN 101 & SPAN 102 |
| 4 | 16 | SPAN 101-102 & SPAN 201-202 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 4 | SPAN 201 |
| 4 | 8 | SPAN 201-202 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 251, COHP 350 or STQM 260 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 4 | PLSC 122 & PLSC 1Rs - 100 Level |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | HIST 121 & HIST 122 |
| 3 | 3 | HIST 121 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST 211 |
| 4 | 6 | HIST 211 & HIST 212 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Finance
- Actuarial Science
- Adult Development and Aging
- Advertising
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Applied Mathematics
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
B
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Analytics
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
C
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Communication, General
- Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
- Community College Administration
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Management, General
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
D
- Data Analytics, General
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drawing
E
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Economics, General
- Education, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Energy Systems Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Engineering, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Biology
F
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Finance, General
- Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
G
- General Studies
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography Teacher Education
- Graphic Communications, General
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Illustration
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Industrial and Product Design
- Informatics
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
J
- Jewelry Arts
- Journalism
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Long Term Care Administration/Management
M
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing Research
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Music Management
N
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Practice
O
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Optometry
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Painting
- Pharmacy
- Photography
- Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Printing Management
- Printmaking
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
Q
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
R
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Resort Management
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
- Rhetoric and Composition
S
- Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education
- Sculpture
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, Other
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports Communication
- Surveying Engineering
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
T
- Technical Teacher Education
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician
V
- Vision Science/Physiological Optics
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
- Writing, General
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Special Academics Program
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- External Degree Program
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
- Weekend College
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