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Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $13,877
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Median earnings
- $56,674
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Ball State University is a public college in Muncie, IN with 13,988 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1160 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,877 per year ($8,013 for families earning under $30,000). 62% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,674 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 28,668
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 20,525
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–640
200800
SAT Math530–620
200800
ACT Composite20–24
136
What Ball State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,787
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,082
- Out-of-state tuition
- $29,630
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$8,013
- $30–48k$7,780
- $48–75k$10,537
- $75–110k$16,425
- $110k+$23,618
Get a personal estimate with Ball State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $56,674
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 13,988
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 38%
- White72%
- Hispanic8%
- Black11%
- Asian2%
Ball State University FAQ
What is Ball State University's acceptance rate?+
Ball State University admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Ball State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–640 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–620 on SAT Math; the average total is 1160.
What ACT score do you need for Ball State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–24.
Is Ball State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Ball State University?+
In Fall 2023, 28,668 students applied to Ball State University and 20,525 were admitted; 3,826 enrolled.
Does Ball State University consider legacy status?+
No. Ball State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Ball State University require an essay?+
Ball State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Ball State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,787 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,877.
What is Ball State University's graduation rate?+
62% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 150136 · How we use this data
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