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Ball State University

Ball State University is a large, public institution located in Muncie, in. Founded in 1918, Ball State University offers undergraduate degrees in 237 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 13,466 undergraduates
cost $10,440 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Ball State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 69.0%
SAT score average 1191
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.55
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Ball State University is known for one of its top majors: Special Education and Teaching. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Special Education and Teaching
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business/Commerce, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,440
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,904
Books & supplies $1,454
Other expenses $2,882
Cost of attendance* $25,680
Average financial aid package $16,337
Estimated cost $9,343 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $27,924
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,904
Books & supplies $1,454
Other expenses $2,882
Cost of attendance* $43,164
Average financial aid package $16,337
Estimated cost $26,827 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Ball State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,466, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

20,440

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
53%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
30%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Ball State University, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 2000 W. University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
phone 800-382-8540
address https://www.bsu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Black student association

Student voluntary services

Dance marathon

The navigators

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Ball State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Ball State University?

Ball State University is located in Muncie, in.

What is the acceptance rate at Ball State University? 

The acceptance rate for Ball State University is 69%.

What’s the average GPA for Ball State University?

The average high school GPA for Ball State University students was 3.55.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Ball State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Ball State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $102,720.

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