How much does it cost to attend?
In State Indiana Resident Sticker Price
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,234 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 |
| Other Fees | $662 |
| Room and Board | $10,234 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $3,066 |
Out of State Resident Sticker Price
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,806 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 |
| Other Fees | $662 |
| Room and Board | $10,234 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $3,066 |
Residents of Indiana pay an annual total price of $24,550 to attend Ball State University on a full time basis. This fee is comprised of $9,234 for tuition, $10,234 room and board, $1,354 for books and supplies and $662 for other fees.
Out of state residents are charged a total cost of $41,122 which is 67.5% higher than Indiana residents. The tuition charge is $25,806 while room and board is $10,234, books and supplies are $1,354 and other fees come in at $662.
All price data is sourced from the 2018/2019 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.
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Net Price
Net price is indicative of what it actually costs to attend Ball State University when typical grants and scholarships are considered. The net price varies by family income and financial need.
Average Net Price 2017/2018
| Family Income | Net Price Paid |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $8,387 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,848 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,029 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,628 |
| $110,000+ | $20,876 |
The average reported annual net price for Ball State University for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $13,535 in 2017/2018. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses
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Financial Aid
| Type | Avg./Student | Students Receiving |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Total Grant Aid | $10,658 | 77% |
| Pell Grant | $4,600 | 36% |
| Federal Student Loan | $5,992 | 68% |
The average reported annual net price for Ball State University for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $13,535 in 2017/2018.
Student Loans
To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to Ball State University, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $48,672. The loan balance of $48,672 is a four year multiple of the $12,168 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $505 could be required to satisfy your student loan.
Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.529%.
| Example Loan | $48,672 |
| Stafford Loan Interest Rate | 4.5% |
| Time to Pay Off Student Loan | 10 years |
| Example Monthly Payment | $505.11 |
| Total Interest Paid | $11,941.14 |
| Sum of All Loan Payments | $60,613.14 |
Projected 4 Year Degree Price
4 Year Sticker Price
| Year | Indiana Residents | Non Residents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24,550 | $41,122 |
| 2 | $25,091 | $42,028 |
| 3 | $25,643 | $42,953 |
| 4 | $26,208 | $43,899 |
Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at Ball State University to be $98,200 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 2.2% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.
Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class
| Price Per Credit | 3 Credit Class | 4 Credit Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Residents | $308 | $924 | $1,232 | Out of State Residents | $860 | $2,580 | $3,440 |
Estimated cost for a class at Ball State University based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Ball State University versus other colleges.
Tuition Payment Plans Available
| Tuition Payment Plan | Yes |
| Prepaid Tuition Plan | No |
| Alternative Tuition Plan | Yes |
| Guaranteed Tuition Plan | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150136 IPEDS survey data for Ball State University.