School Information

68.8
Total Cost $19,640
Total Enrollment 21,401
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

Ball State University

http://www.bsu.edu
2000 University Ave, Muncie, Indiana 47306
(765) 289-1241

Ball State University is an innovative, supportive academic community that inspires students by: Offering action-oriented learning, including immersive out-of-class experiences, research, and study-abroad. Providing extraordinary access to and collaboration with professors who create scholarship to advance knowledge, improve teaching, and transform learning. Engaging state, national, and international communities to enhance educational, economic, and cultural development.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - other
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Ball State University, 84.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 59.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,875), and 54% receive loans ($6,437 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,052.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Ball State University is $12,601 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Ball State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $7,830
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $20,398
Tuition Graduate in State $5,936
Tuition Graduate Out of State $15,136
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $19,640
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $32,208
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 13,021 people applied to Ball State University. Of the applicants, 74.0% were admitted (70.0% male & 77.0% female ) and 44.0% accepted (49.0% male and 40.0% female)

Of the 17,737 undergraduate students at Ball State University, 7.0% are part-time. A majority (88.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 65.0% of the 3,664 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     87.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     78.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     42.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     30.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     58.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     60.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 765-285-8300
Admissions Office Email askus@bsu.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions Lucina Hall Muncie, IN 47306
Admissions Transfer URL http://cms.bsu.edu/AdmissionsLanding/UndergraduateAdmissions/AdmissionRequirements/TransferStudents.aspx
Admissions Website http://cms.bsu.edu/AdmissionsLanding.aspx (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Ball State University, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Ball State University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 560
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Ball State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 127 46
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 79 28
Architecture and Related Services, Other 0
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 17 11
Environmental Design/Architecture 5
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) 26 7
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 9
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 9
Latin American Studies 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 0 66 28
Animal Physiology 10
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 66 18
Physiology, General 0
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 16 461 95
Accounting 76 22
Actuarial Science 16 10
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 1
Business Administration and Management, General 0
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 15
Business/Commerce, General 0 97 63
Business/Managerial Economics 14
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 17
Finance, General 70
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 24
Management Information Systems, General 41
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 87
Office Management and Supervision 0
Operations Management and Supervision 0 19
Communication, journalism, and related programs 292 40
Journalism 141 9
Public Relations/Image Management 15
Radio and Television 151 16
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 0 40
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other 40
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 29 8
Computer and Information Sciences, General 29 8
Education 0 404 405 28
Adult and Continuing Education Administration 13
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 17 11
Business Teacher Education 1 6
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 24
Curriculum and Instruction 5 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
Education, General 0
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments 0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 43 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 95 10
Elementary Education and Teaching 184 89 5
Health Teacher Education 15
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 10 0 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 140 83
Reading Teacher Education 0
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 9 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 0 10
Special Education and Teaching, General 45 1
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 5
Technical Teacher Education 0
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 2 13
Engineering 1
Engineering, General 1
Engineering technologies/technicians 0 68
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 14
Industrial Technology/Technician 54
Robotics Technology/Technician 0
English language and literature/letters 101 20 6
English Language and Literature, General 52 10 6
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 49 10
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 0 149 8
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 142 8
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other 0
Family/Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services, Other 0
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other 0
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other 7
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 64 0
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 11
French Language and Literature 14
German Language and Literature 6
Japanese Language and Literature 12
Linguistics 0
Spanish Language and Literature 21
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 34 216 134 6
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth 6
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 43 6
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 6
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 14 2
Dietitian Assistant 0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 0
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 0
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 7
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 2
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 19
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 8
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 0 117 67
Physical Therapy/Therapist 1
Pre-Dentistry Studies 4
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 28
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant 0
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 56
History 57 6
History, General 57 6
Legal professions and studies 2 18
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary 0
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 1
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 18
Pre-Law Studies 1
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 317 343
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 317
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 343
Library science 2
Library Science/Librarianship 2
Mathematics and statistics 14 7
Mathematics, General 14 4
Statistics, General 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 10 0
Biological and Physical Sciences 0 0
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis 0
Historic Preservation and Conservation 10
Natural resources and conservation 12 4
Natural Resources/Conservation, General 12 4
Philosophy and religious studies 13
Philosophy 6
Religion/Religious Studies 7
Physical sciences 38 16
Chemistry, General 33 4
Geology/Earth Science, General 1 1
Physics, General 4 11
Psychology 124 69 19
Clinical Psychology 7
Counseling Psychology 41 6
Educational Psychology 13
Psychology, General 124 5
School Psychology 11 0
Social Psychology 5
Public administration and social service professions 46 24
Public Administration 10
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 14
Social Work 46
Science technologies/technicians 0 4
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician 4
Chemical Technology/Technician 0
Security and protective services 2 110
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2 110
Social sciences 0 127 19
Anthropology 13 8
Archeology 1
Economics, General 8
Geography 31 3
Political Science and Government, General 0 25 6
Social Sciences, General 18 0
Sociology 32 1
Visual and performing arts 0 166 25 5
Art/Art Studies, General 9 7
Dance, General 4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 55
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 0 55
Music, General 24 1 5
Music, Other 19 17
 
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