BSU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 85.50%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1160. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,082
- Out-of-State Tuition: $29,630
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at BSU:
- Total Enrollment: 21,089, including 5,957 online students
- 15,189 Undergraduate, 5,900 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.6% men, 65.4% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 62%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 282 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 86 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 88 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
BSU Overview
Ball State University (BSU) is a four-year, public school located in Muncie, IN. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The BSU's tuition & fees is $11,082 for Indiana residents and $29,630 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 67% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,279.
The school has a total enrollment of 21,089 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
BSU's acceptance rate is 85.50% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.44%. The median SAT score is 1160 and the ACT score is 23.
BSU ranked 159th in National Universities and 5th in Indiana Colleges rankings. Ball State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Ball State University is $11,082 for in-state students and $29,630 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,342 for in-state students and $30,052 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,416 for Indiana residents and $30,520 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,702 for Indiana residents and $30,933 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,082 | $29,630 |
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| Graduate | $12,342 | $30,052 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,416 | $30,520 |
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| Graduate | $12,702 | $30,933 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus 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.
Special Learning Opportunities at BSU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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