What division is Ferris State University?

Ferris State University competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

What GPA do you need for Ferris State University?

The average GPA at Ferris State University is 2.8. This program has accessible academic requirements.

How big is Ferris State University?

Ferris State University has an enrollment of approximately 14,000 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Ferris State University?

Ferris State University has an acceptance rate of 91%.

How do I get recruited to play at Ferris State University?

To get recruited at Ferris State University, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Ferris State University's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MID-IIGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Updated July 27, 2026

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NCAA Division II

Division

14,000

Enrollment

2.8

Avg GPA

91%

Acceptance

78%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Accessible academics. Most recruits clear the 2.8+ GPA bar.

Ferris State University is a NCAA Division II program in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, located in Big Rapids, MI. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Ferris State University, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

2.8

Acceptance

91%

Student:Faculty

15:1

Retention

78%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$47,339

Coaching Staff33 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Ferris State University Athletics

Ferris State University is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Big Rapids, MI, competing in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. With an enrollment of 14,000 students, Ferris State University offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Ferris State University, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Ferris State University is 2.8.

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