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Ball State University

Acceptance Rate 85.50 %
SAT Average 1,160
Tuition & Fees $29,630
($11,082)
Student Population 21,089
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $12,186

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 2025 tuition & fees is $11,082 for Indiana residents and $29,630 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $12,342 for Indiana residents and $30,052 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 21,089 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 85.50% and the graduation rate is 62% 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.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, BSU's tuition & fees is $11,082 for Indiana residents and $29,630 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $12,342 for in-state students and $30,052 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Indiana ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,082$29,630
Graduate$12,342$30,052
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at BSU. The acceptance rate of BSU is 85.50% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.44%. The average graduation rate is 62% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $12,186 and 69% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 21,089 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 85.50 %.
Acceptance Rate
85.50%
Graduation Rate for Ball State University is 62 %
Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate for Ball State University is 78 %
Retention Rate
78%
Student Population for Ball State University is 21,089
Student Population
21,089
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 $12,186 at Ball State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$12,186

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address2000 W. University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Phone765-289-1241
WEBhttps://www.bsu.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.bsu.edu/web/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.bsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/apply-now
Financial Aidhttps://www.bsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships
Net Price Calculatorhttps://bsu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.bsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships/types/veterans-affairs
Athletichttps://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/oirds/student-consumer
Disability Servicehttps://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/disability-services

Offered Degrees

BSU offers 282 major programs through online and on-site education where 86 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's42
Bachelor's12313
Master's7324
Doctorate (Research)132
Doctorate (Practical)20
Less Than 1 Year Certificate73
Post-Bachelor's Certificate5741
Post-Master's Certificate31

Special Learning Opportunities

Ball State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has 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✔