Ball State University
Ball State University is a public 4-year institution in Muncie, IN. It enrolls about 20,440 students and admits roughly 72% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Muncie, IN 47306 |
| County | Delaware County |
| Enrollment | 20,440 |
| Acceptance rate | 72% |
| Applicants / admitted | 28,668 / 20,525 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,758 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $28,766 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 63% |
| Transfer-out rate | 23% |
| Full-time retention rate | 77% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $13,017 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 550–630 |
| ACT middle 50% | 25–30 |
| Website | https://www.bsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 7652891241 |
Admissions
About 28,668 students applied and 20,525 were admitted. Of those admitted, 3,826 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,758 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $28,766. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,017 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,233 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,717 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $14,882 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,748 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,756 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 3,994 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 63% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Ball State University is in Muncie, IN, Delaware County. Its coordinates are 40.2034, -85.4090.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Ball State University?
About 72% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 28,668 applicants.
How much does Ball State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,758 for in-state students and $28,766 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Ball State University?
About 20,440 students are enrolled.