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Ball State University

Tuition
28,766
Students
22,784
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

22,784

Graduation Rate

63%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.60%

Apply

28,668

Accepted

20,525

Attend

3,826

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$60

Graduate

$60

Test Scores

Sat Range

1080 - 1250

Act Range

25 - 30

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

$10,758

Out-of-State

$28,766

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,919

State/Local Grants

$7,642

Institutional/Scholarships

$7,875

Graduate

In-State

$11,992

Out-of-State

$29,196

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$14,736

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$12,064

Books & Supplies

$1,360

Personal Expenses

$2,552

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)

206

Average Assistance

$7,629

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

27

Average Assistance

$2,679

Academics

Graduation Rate63%

Student Faculty Ratio17:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching

Most Popular Graduate Programs

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

Student Body

Students Enrolled22,784

Undergraduate

15,631

Graduate

7,153

Full-Time

70

Part-Time

30

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)
  • Soccer
  • Field Hockey
  • Softball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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