Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Public
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Ball State University admitted 85.5% of applicants university-wide (18,034 of 21,093).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 85.5% | 18,034 | 21,093 |
| In-state | 100.0% | 13,008 | 13,010 |
| Out-of-state | 56.4% | 3,961 | 7,018 |
| International applicants | 100.0% | 1,065 | 1,065 |
| Men | 84.2% | 6,705 | 7,961 |
| Women | 86.3% | 11,329 | 13,132 |
Of 18,034 admitted students, 3,686 enrolled (20.4% yield).
Ball State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1090–1240
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 23–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Ball State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $46,046/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,496 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,550 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $46,046/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $7,834 |
| $30k–48k | $9,848 |
| $48k–75k | $14,333 |
| $75k–110k | $19,567 |
| Over $110k | $23,479 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Ball State Academic Excellence Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Ball State Diversity Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Other)
- Cardinal Commitment Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (Need Based)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarship — $1,000 (International Aid)
- Ball State Academic Honors Scholarship — Full in-state tuition and fees (Merit)
- Non-Resident Tuition Award — Covers up to 100% of non-resident tuition (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Academic Award — Up to $10,000 per year (International Aid)
- Transfer International Merit Scholarship — Up to $6,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarship — $1,000 (International Aid)
Ball State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official Transcripts
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official Transcripts
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Ball State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $51,833
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 62.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 77.6%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,250
- At graduation
Ball State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #213
- WSJ: #422
- Niche: #448
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-03-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Ball State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (18%), Psychology (9%), Visual & performing arts (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 46% of class sections have under 20 students.
Ball State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.