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Ball State University

Muncie, IN · City · 13,988 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About
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Location
Muncie, IN, 47306 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
IND · Indianapolis
58 mi away
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Admission Rate
86%
Cost of Attendance
$26,146
per academic year
Graduation Rate
63%
Median Earnings
$51,833
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$23,250
at graduation
Enrollment
13,988
Large (10k+)
Cost
In-state tuition
$11,082
Out-of-state tuition
$29,630
Room & board
$12,334
Avg net price
$14,940
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,834
$30–48k
$9,848
$48–75k
$14,333
$75–110k
$19,567
$110k+
$23,479
Admissions
Admit rate
86%
SAT average
1160
550640 range
ACT midpoint
24
2024 range
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
Outcomes
Graduation rate
63%
1st-yr retention
78%
Consumer completion
65%
Median earnings (6yr)
$44,394
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,833
Median debt
$23,250
Monthly loan payment
$246
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
28%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
72%
Hispanic
8%
Black
11%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$44,394
10 years after entry
$51,833
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities199
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods189
Psychology, General189
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication178
Business/Commerce, General164
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing151
Biology, General141
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas129
Criminal Justice and Corrections104
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness93
Fine and Studio Arts84
Marketing75
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft72
Journalism69
Finance and Financial Management Services69
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication64
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$8,408/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,844
Federal loan rate
43%
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