Ball State University
2000 University Ave
Muncie IN 47306
(765) 289-1241
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Small
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
20,243 (16,832 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
82% / 18%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
45% / 55%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
82% / 18%
- In-State / Out-of-State
87% / 13%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$7,830
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$20,398
- Room & Board$7,932
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
56%
- Average Financial Aid Package$9,489
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$22,598
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants13,773
- Students Admitted
10,109
(73%)
- Students Enrolled4,039
(29%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class16%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
470-570
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-580
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
450-560
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-23
See More About Admissions »
Architecture and related services
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Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
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Architecture and Related Services, Other
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City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
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Environmental Design/Architecture
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Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
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Latin American Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Animal Physiology
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Physiology, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Actuarial Science
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Finance, General
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Office Management and Supervision
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Journalism
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Radio and Television
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Communications technologies/technicians and support services
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Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
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Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Education
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Adult and Continuing Education Administration
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Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
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Business Teacher Education
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, General
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Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Health Teacher Education
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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Technical Teacher Education
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Engineering
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Engineering, General
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Robotics Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
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Family/Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services, Other
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Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Japanese Language and Literature
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Linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
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Dietitian Assistant
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Pre-Dentistry Studies
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Legal Professions and Studies, Other
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Library science
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Library Science/Librarianship
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
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Historic Preservation and Conservation
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Natural resources and conservation
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Natural Resources/Conservation, General
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Social Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
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Social Work
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Science technologies/technicians
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Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
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Chemical Technology/Technician
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Archeology
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Social Sciences, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
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Music, General
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Music, Other
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants13,773
- Students Admitted
10,109
(73%)
- Students Enrolled4,039
(29%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class16%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class45%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class87%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
470-570
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-580
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
450-560
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-23
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$35
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline08/15
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$7,830
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$20,398
- Room & Board$7,932
- Books & Supplies$970
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-StateN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-StateN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid56%
- Average Financial Aid Package$9,489
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$22,598
- Federal Grants23%$4,030
- Pell Grants23%$2,877
- Other Federal Grants22%$1,275
- State & Local Grants51%$3,784
- Institutional Grants37%$4,374
- Federal Loans53%$3,885
- Non-Federal Loans7%$9,486
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