Colleges · Big Rapids
Colleges in Big Rapids, MI
Big Rapids is home to Ferris State University, with about 8,338 students on campus.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Big Rapids
Students on campus
8,338fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Ferris State University8,338 on campus
Most selective
Ferris State Universityadmits 91% of applicants
Lowest net price
Ferris State University$8,624 a year after aid
Every college
The college in Big Rapids
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Big Rapids
0 more colleges are within 30 miles of Big Rapids.
Ferris State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Big Rapids0.8 mi8,338 studentsCentral Michigan UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Mount Pleasant36.1 mi11,231 studentsMontcalm Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sidney36.3 mi1,229 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Big Rapids. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.