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In 1884 Woodbridge N. Ferris founded an educational institution in Big Rapids for working men and women in Michigan. Currently 13,087 students enrolled for Fall 2007 classes, including 9,680 on the main Big Rapids campus. Ferris' College of Professional and Technological studies, and Kendall College of Art and Design are based in Grand Rapids.Ferris students study in more than 170 different educational programs—including doctorates, masters, bachelors and associate degrees. Seven of Ferris' colleges are based in Big Rapids—Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Services, Optometry, Pharmacy, Technology, and University College.