Ferris State University - University in Big Rapids, Michigan

Ferris State University is an American public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan.

 Address:                        1201 South State Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307, United States
Phone:                           +1 231-591-2000
Acceptance rate:           77% (2010)

Former names	Big Rapids Industrial School Ferris Industrial School Ferris Institute Ferris State College
Established	September 1, 1884
Type	Public
Endowment	$40.2 million (2013)
President	David L. Eisler
Academic staff	584
Administrative staff	927
Students	14,707
Undergraduates	13,469
Postgraduates	1,179
Doctoral students	59
Location	Big Rapids & Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Campus	Main campus: Rural, 880 acres (360 ha) Grand Rapids: urban
Colors	Crimson and Gold
Athletics	NCAA Div I: WCHA (men's hockey) Div II: GLIAC
Nickname	Bulldogs
Mascot	Brutus the Bulldog
Affiliations	AASCU
Website	www.ferris.edu