What division is Ferris State?

Ferris State competes at the NCAA Division II level in the GLIAC.

What GPA do you need for Ferris State?

The average GPA at Ferris State is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Ferris State?

Ferris State has an enrollment of approximately 8,106 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Ferris State?

Ferris State has an acceptance rate of 91%.

How do I get recruited to play at Ferris State?

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Ferris State

Big Rapids, MID-IIGLIAC

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NCAA Division II

Division

8,106

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

91%

Acceptance

47%

Graduation

78%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Ferris State is a NCAA Division II program in the GLIAC, located in Big Rapids, MI. We map track & field at Ferris State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

47%

Acceptance

91%

Student:Faculty

15:1

Avg SAT

1,001

Retention

78%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Cold

Coaching Staff5 coaches across track & field

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About Ferris State Athletics

Ferris State is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Big Rapids, MI, competing in the GLIAC. With an enrollment of 8,106 students, Ferris State offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map track & field at Ferris State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Ferris State is 3.2. The school maintains a 47% graduation rate.

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