Ferris State University

Ferris State University is a public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1884 as Big Rapids Industrial School by Woodbridge... Wikipedia

  • Former names:  Big Rapids Industrial School (1884–1885), Ferris Industrial School (1885–1898), Ferris Institute (1898–1963), Ferris State College (1963–1987)
  • Motto:  Ferris Forward
  • Type:  Public university
  • Established:  September 01, 1884
  • Endowment:  $117 million (2021)
  • President:  Bill Pink
  • Provost:  Robert P. Fleischman
  • Academic staff:  584
  • Students:  9,959 (Fall 2024)
  • Campus:  Main campus: Rural, 880 acres, Grand Rapids: urban
  • Colors:  Crimson and Gold
  • Mascot:  Brutus the Bulldog
  • Website:  ferris.edu
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo