Ball State University

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About Ball State University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Ball State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Muncie, Indiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,898, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The university offers 132 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 68%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,628, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $26,862.

Muncie, IN

$9,628

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tuition

$26,862

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tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

68%

Acceptance Rate Insight

68% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

73%

Retention Rate Insight

73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

68%

Graduation Rate Insight

68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptConsidered (not required)

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1010-1210

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

21k

Students enrolled

60%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

75%

Unknown

1%

Black

9%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

39%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

81

Total Online Enrollment

12168

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

75% On-campus

25% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold57% online

AssociateCheck Bold60% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold5% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold60% online

Master'sCheck Bold27% online

DoctorateCheck Bold17% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

71%

State Grant Aid

37%

Institution Grant Aid

60%

Pell Grant

39%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,768
State Grant Aid$7,451
Institution Grant Aid$7,291
Pell Grant Aid$5,313

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined
  • Field Hockey
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS.
2ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
3AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES.
4AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
5BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
6BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
7COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
8COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
9COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
10EDUCATION.
11ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
12ENGINEERING.
13ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
14ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
15FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
16FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
17HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
18HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
19HISTORY
20HISTORY.
21HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
22LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
23LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
24MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
25MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
26NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
27PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
28PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
29PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
30PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
31PSYCHOLOGY.
32PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
33SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
34SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
35SOCIAL SCIENCES.
36VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.