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
72%Acceptance
1172SAT Avg
13,770Students
15:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$51,833Earnings 10yr
$15,898Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate71.6%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1172
Reading & WritingMid: 560
550630
MathMid: 550
530620
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 24
2530
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
Programs (237)
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
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Source: Wikipedia