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Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana

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Overview

Enrollment

20,319
Ball State University overview
Location Muncie, Indiana
Online bsu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Ball State University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Muncie, Indiana, Ball State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 22,947 prospective students applied, and 15,642 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 3,278 enrolled in the school.  14,259 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,060 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $9,628 plus fees of $662. BSU is ranked 507 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

BSU is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Ball State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Average
Ball State University overview
SAT 1010/1210
ACT 20/27
GPA 3.52

Applications Accepted

68.2% 
Ball State University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Indiana Resident Tuition

$9,628
In State Costs for Ball State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,364
Other Fees$662
Room and Board $10,796
Budget for Other Expenses$2,804
Total One Year Cost$25,254

Out of State Resident Tuition

$26,862
Out of State Costs for Ball State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,364
Other Fees$662
Room and Board $10,796
Budget for Other Expenses$2,804
Total One Year Cost$42,488

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

55% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Ball State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 18%
Business 16%
Education 12%
Communication 9%
Health Professions 8%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150136 IPEDS survey data for Ball State University.

Current students may use the Ball State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.