m2) of building space on the Big Rapids campus, with 1,764,658 square feet (163,942.1 m2) in academic use.
=== Satellite and online locations ===
In addition to the main campus, Ferris State University has programs offered at 19 off-campus locations including Dowagiac, Grand Rapids, Flint, Lansing, Traverse City, and University Center. Although the main campus of the university is located in a rural setting the satellite locations are all located in larger, more urban communities. Some programs, such as the Doctor of Pharmacy program, are split between locations having students take the first 2 years of study at a campus in one city and the next 2 years at another. These locations are managed by the division of Extended and International Operations under the heading Ferris Statewide and Online.
== Organization ==
=== Administrative structure ===
Ferris State University is governed by a board of trustees which has general supervision of the institution and controls and directs institutional expenditures. …
