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Ball State University

Acceptance Rate 69.00 %
SAT Average 1,180
2023 Tuition & Fees $27,924
($10,440)
Student Population 20,319
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,868

Academic Overview

Ball State University Campus, Muncie, IN
Ball State University is a public, four-years institute located in Muncie, Indiana. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,440 for Indiana residents and $27,924 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,642 for Indiana residents and $28,340 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 20,319 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 69.00% and the graduation rate is 68% last year.
The salary after graduation from Ball State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $44,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, BSU's tuition & fees is $10,440 for Indiana residents and $27,924 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $11,642 for in-state students and $28,340 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Indiana ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,440$27,924
Graduate$11,642$28,340
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at BSU. The acceptance rate of BSU is 69.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.00%. The average graduation rate is 68% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,868 and 81% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 20,319 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Ball State University is 69.00 %.
Acceptance Rate
69.00%
Graduation Rate for Ball State University is 68 %
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate for Ball State University is 73 %
Retention Rate
73%
Student Population for Ball State University is 20,319
Student Population
20,319
Student to Faculty Ratio for Ball State University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,868 at Ball State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,868

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address2000 University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Phone765-289-1241
WEBwww.bsu.edu/
Admissionwww.bsu.edu/web/admissions/
Online Applicationcms.bsu.edu/admissions/undergraduateadmissions/applynow
Financial Aidwww.bsu.edu/finaid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://bsu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.bsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships/types/veterans-affairs
Athleticcms.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/effectiveness/universityinformation/studentconsumer/studentoutcomes
Disability Servicecms.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/disability-services

Offered Degrees

BSU offers 320 major programs through online and on-site education where 71 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's52
Bachelor's1327
Master's8821
Doctorate (Research)221
Doctorate (Practical)10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate74
Post-Bachelor's Certificate6134
Post-Master's Certificate42

Special Learning Opportunities

Ball State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:7,531)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,282)

Veterans Benefits

Ball State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges