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Ball State University

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Muncie, Indiana 47306

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Known for business — excellent value

Ball State University is a public institution in Muncie with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1172, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 13.8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,833 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,898.

Established
1918
Motto
"We Fly"
Mascot
Charlie Cardinal
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA Division I (FBS) and is part of the Mid-American Conference (MAC)
Division
Division I

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72%Acceptance
1172SAT Avg
13,770Students
15:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$51,833Earnings 10yr
$15,898Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ball State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1172

Reading & WritingMid: 560
550630
MathMid: 550
530620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2530

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

71.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1172

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,758
Tuition (out-of-state)$28,766
Room & Board$12,064
Books & Supplies$1,360
Total Cost of Attendance$25,134
Average Net Price$15,898
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,233
$30–48K$9,717
$48–75K$14,882
$75–110K$19,748
$110K+$21,756

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,898

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

27.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,904

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

106

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (237)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
13,770
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Black 10%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.3%
Freshman Retention77.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,394
8 Years$48,782
10 Years$51,833

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,500
Men
$50,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#213
Forbes
#487
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#133

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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