Ball State University

Ball State University (BSU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Muncie, IN. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.

The 2021 tuition & fees of Ball State University is $10,144 for Indiana residents and $27,132 for out-of-state students. 69% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,960.

The school has a total enrollment of 21,884 and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $44,600. The salary range after graduation from BSU varies by field of study and the average salary range $18,300 to $60,900.

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Directory Information

Address	2000 University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Phone	765-289-1241
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Research University (high research activity)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Ball State University Campus, Muncie, IN

2021 Tuition & Fees and 2022 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2021 tuition and fees of Ball State University are $10,144 for in-state students and $27,132 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2021 tuition and fees are $9,990 for in-state students and $26,204 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2022 tuition & fees are $10,270 for Indiana residents and $27,468 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2022 graduate school tuition & fees are $10,492 for Indiana residents and $30,361 for out-of-state students.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $44,600. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Management Science program shows the highest salary with $60,900 after graduating.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$10,144	$27,132
Graduate	$9,990	$26,204

*Updated with 2021 tuition data: source: NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$10,270	$27,468
Graduate	$10,492	$30,361

The estimation for 2021-2022 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2021 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at Ball State University is 77% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,160.

The average graduation rate is 67%. Total 21,884 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2021 Key Academics Statistics at BSU
Admission Stats »	77% Acceptance Rate / 23% Yield
Test Scores »	1,160 SAT
Graduation Rate »	67%
Transfer-out Rate	24%
Retention Rate	78%(full-time), 17% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	6.25% (16 to 1)
Student Population »	21,884 (16,160 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$10,960
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$44,600
Average Salary by Field of Study	$18,300 - $60,900

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Ball State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at BSU
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

BSU provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at BSU
Remedial services	No
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Ball State University. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 6,646. It also offers separate board/meal plans.