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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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Ball State is an above-average public university located in Muncie, Indiana. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 12,622 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Ball State acceptance rate is 69%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Psychology. Graduating 64% of students, Ball State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,000.
About
MUNCIE, IN 47306
About Ball State...
- Common App Accepted
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mid-American Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Indiana
- Muncie
Ball State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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BSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
69%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1090-1260
ACT Range
23-28
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into BSU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Ball State University
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Net Price
$12,615/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,418/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.260 responses
59%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.324 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.324 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
223 Graduates
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
197 Graduates
Psychology
189 Graduates
174 Graduates
Nursing
159 Graduates
Biology
137 Graduates
Elementary Education
129 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
122 Graduates
Marketing
97 Graduates
Drama and Theatre Production
85 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
13
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
2
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
4
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
7
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
43%
On Campus
50%
Online
7%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
12,622Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,794
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
42%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
229 responses
Everyone does their own thing, pretty chill
38%
Outgoing and confident
17%
Laidback
11%
Hangout with thier friends and somewhat social
10%
Unique
10%
Friendly & welcoming
5%
Keep to themselves
5%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available —
Poll
60%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.350 responses
Poll
51%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.393 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
254 responses
Immersive
29%
Great atmosphere
25%
Great
11%
Surprisingly good for academics
10%
Social
8%
Diverse
4%
Home away from home
3%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,100/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
64%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.168 responses
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Ball State University Reviews
Rating 3.71 out of 5 3,923 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
Freshman orientation was amazing. Not only were leaders full of information and energetic, they made the whole group feel welcomed and excited to be a part of it all. Campus is always clean and well kept and the dorms are as good as they can be away from home. I had questions about my intended program that no one could answer; however, the information desk contacted the department head and he set up a zoom call with me to answer any and all questions I had.
- Freshman
- 14 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I am a starting Freshman at Ball state! I move into the residence halls in August. I haven't experienced Ball State yet but I am hoping to get some scholarships to help with schooling.
- Freshman
- 13 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
I have mixed feelings about my experience. The professors were fantastic, showing genuine care and support for my learning journey. However, I felt the administration was somewhat biased in addressing my concerns. Although they hold hearings for severe cases, I didn't feel like my voice was truly heard.
- Alum
- a month ago
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