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Ferris State University Men's Cross Country

Welcome to the Ferris State University men's cross country recruiting profile. Ferris State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference from Big Rapids, Michigan. Led by head coach Jared Kelsh, Ferris State University pairs a 91% acceptance rate with a 56% graduation rate and a $10,825 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
Not reported
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
12,025
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
91%
State
Michigan
City
Big Rapids
Address
1201 S State St
Staff
Jared Kelsh
Head Coach
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 61% of D2 men's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
78%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
56%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$47,339
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$54,735
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 85% of D2 men's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$14,582
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$14,582
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,792
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$10,825
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
Not reported
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