Paying for Ball State University
The 2022 tuition & fees of Ball State University (BSU) are $10,290 for Indiana residents and $27,524 for out-of-state students. Its tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition of $24,398 - public Research University (high research activity) based on out-of-state tuition rate.
81% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid and the average aid amount is $10,868. It could cover 39.49% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $14,386 for Indiana residents and $31,620 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
For class of 2026 who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for four(4) years is $42,154 for Indiana residents and $112,761 for out-of-state students. The estimated total costs of attendance with living costs and personal expenses is $102,790 for Indiana residents and $173,397 for out-of-state students for four(4) years.
According to BSU bursar/financial aid office, the projected 2023 tuition & fees is $10,440 for Indiana residents and $27,924 for out-of-state students. It is 1.45% higher than the current tuition rate based on the out-of-state tuition.
Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis
For the academic year 2021-2022, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Ball State University is $10,290 for Indiana residents and $27,524 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.44% for Indiana residents and increased by 1.44% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($11,097) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition of $24,398 - public Research University (high research activity).
The 2023 projected undergraduate tuition & fees for BSU is $10,440 for Indiana residents and $27,924 for out-of-state students. It is a 1.5% increase compared to 2022's rate. This rate is officially announced by school and it may be subject to change. For update and details of fee schedule, check the school's bursar/financial aid page.
It has been risen by 1.44% for Indiana residents and increased by 1.44% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,600. The Living costs increased by 0.70% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $10,144 | $27,132 | $13,506 |
| 2021-2022 | $10,290 | $27,524 | $13,600 |
| 2022-2023 | $10,440 | $27,924 | $13,695 |
| Change % 2022-2023 | 1.46% | 1.45% | 0.70% |
*** The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the BSU directly. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees is not yet announced or vary by program. The estimation is based on the rate of last year. See the BSU bursar/financial aid page for more information.
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $10,144 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $26,600 for the academic year 2021-2022. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($11,401) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition of $23,018 - public Research University (high research activity).
The 2023 estimated tuition & fees at BSU is $10,300 for Indiana residents and $27,002 for out-of-state students. It is a 1.5% increase compared to 2022's rate. This rate is estimated by school and vary by graduate programs. For details of program fees, check the school's bursar/financial aid page.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $9,990 | $26,204 | $13,506 |
| 2021-2022 | $10,144 | $26,600 | $13,600 |
| 2022-2023 | $10,300 | $27,002 | $13,695 |
| Change % 2022-2023 | 1.54% | 1.51% | 0.70% |
*** The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the BSU directly. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees is not yet announced or vary by program. The estimation is based on the rate of last year. See the BSU bursar/financial aid page for more information.
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who
take additional courses more than regular credit hours at BSU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $320 for Indiana residents and $1,068 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $431 for Indiana residents and $1,179 for out-of-state students.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2020-2021 | $314 | $1,051 |
| 2021-2022 | $320 | $1,068 | |
| 2022-2023 | $326 | $1,085 | |
| Graduate | 2020-2021 | $424 | $1,161 |
| 2021-2022 | $431 | $1,179 | |
| 2022-2023 | $438 | $1,197 |
The 2022 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2023 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
The next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation from the school. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $35,300 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $44,600 for Ball State University graduates.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Years After Graduation | $35,300 | $37,400 | $33,500 |
| 7 Years After Graduation | $35,600 | - | - |
| 8 Years After Graduation | $39,600 | - | - |
| 9 Years After Graduation | $39,800 | - | - |
| 10 Years After Graduation | $44,600 | $50,700 | $39,500 |
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Ball State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball State University | $10,290 | $27,524 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $13,061 | $21,050 |
| University at Buffalo | $10,782 | $28,702 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $12,840 | $22,810 |
| Central Michigan University | $13,094 | $13,094 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $11,880 | $11,880 |
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance
How Much is the tuition for 4 years at BSU?
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for 4 years at BSU is $42,154 for Indiana residents and $112,761 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Ball State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $10,389 | $10,488 | $10,588 | $10,690 | $42,154 |
| Out-of-State | $27,788 | $28,055 | $28,324 | $28,595 | $112,761 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $10,488 | $10,588 | $10,690 | $10,792 | $42,558 |
| Out-of-State | $28,055 | $28,324 | $28,595 | $28,870 | $113,843 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $10,588 | $10,690 | $10,792 | $10,895 | $42,965 |
| Out-of-State | $28,324 | $28,595 | $28,870 | $29,146 | $114,935 | |
| Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025) | In-State | $10,690 | $10,792 | $10,895 | $11,000 | $43,377 |
| Out-of-State | $28,595 | $28,870 | $29,146 | $29,426 | $116,037 | |
| Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026) | In-State | $10,792 | $10,895 | $11,000 | $11,105 | $43,792 |
| Out-of-State | $28,870 | $29,146 | $29,426 | $29,708 | $117,150 |
The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated 4-years COA is $102,790 for Indiana residents and $173,397 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Ball State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Ball State University.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $25,430 | $25,607 | $25,784 | $25,961 | $102,790 |
| Out-of-State | $42,830 | $43,174 | $43,521 | $43,872 | $173,397 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $25,607 | $25,786 | $25,964 | $26,143 | $103,507 |
| Out-of-State | $43,174 | $43,521 | $43,872 | $44,225 | $174,792 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $25,786 | $25,966 | $26,145 | $26,326 | $104,231 |
| Out-of-State | $43,521 | $43,872 | $44,225 | $44,582 | $176,200 | |
| Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025) | In-State | $25,966 | $26,148 | $26,328 | $26,510 | $104,960 |
| Out-of-State | $43,872 | $44,225 | $44,582 | $44,941 | $177,620 | |
| Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026) | In-State | $26,148 | $26,331 | $26,512 | $26,696 | $105,694 |
| Out-of-State | $44,225 | $44,582 | $44,941 | $45,304 | $179,053 |
Last year, 81% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $59,318 for Indiana residents and $129,925 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Ball State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Ball State University.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $14,562 | $14,739 | $14,916 | $15,093 | $59,318 |
| Out-of-State | $31,962 | $32,306 | $32,653 | $33,004 | $129,925 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $14,739 | $14,918 | $15,096 | $15,275 | $60,035 |
| Out-of-State | $32,306 | $32,653 | $33,004 | $33,357 | $131,320 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $14,918 | $15,098 | $15,277 | $15,458 | $60,759 |
| Out-of-State | $32,653 | $33,004 | $33,357 | $33,714 | $132,728 | |
| Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025) | In-State | $15,098 | $15,280 | $15,460 | $15,642 | $61,488 |
| Out-of-State | $33,004 | $33,357 | $33,714 | $34,073 | $134,148 | |
| Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026) | In-State | $15,280 | $15,463 | $15,644 | $15,828 | $62,222 |
| Out-of-State | $33,357 | $33,714 | $34,073 | $34,436 | $135,581 |
Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts
Next tables and charts illustrate the 2022 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Ball State University.
Ball State University 2022 Costs of Attendance
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
| Undergraduate | $10,290 | $1,364 | $13,600 | $27,524 | $1,364 | $13,600 |
| Graduate | $10,144 | $1,364 | $13,600 | $26,600 | $1,364 | $13,600 |
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