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For Educators: Military Resources

Ball State University

Tuition
29,630
Students
23,638
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

23,638

Graduation Rate

62%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.50%

Apply

21,093

Accepted

18,034

Attend

3,686

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$60

Graduate

$60

Test Scores

SAT Range

1080 - 1260

ACT Range

20 - 24

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$11,082

Out-of-State

$29,630

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,962

State/Local Grants

$8,410

Institutional/Scholarships

$7,282

Graduate

In-State

$12,342

Out-of-State

$30,052

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$14,113

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$12,334

Books & Supplies

$1,400

Personal Expenses

$2,626

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

201

Average Assistance

$7,427

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

75

Average Assistance

$3,435

Academics

Graduation Rate62%

Student Faculty Ratio17:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Business/Commerce, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching

Student Body

Students Enrolled23,638

Undergraduate

16,022

Graduate

7,616

Full-Time

68%

Part-Time

32%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Field Hockey

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.