Ball State University
Muncie, IN · City · 13,988 students
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Muncie, IN, 47306 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
IND · Indianapolis
58 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$26,146
Out-of-state COA
$44,694
Avg net price
$14,940
Room & board
$12,334
In-state tuition
$11,082
Out-of-state tuition
$29,630
Books & supplies
$1,400/yr
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%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1160
Reading 550–640
Math 530–620
ACT midpoint
24
Composite 20–24
English 20–23
Math 19–25
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Ball State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
63%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
23%
Consumer completion
65%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
66%
Transferred
23%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
11%
Median earnings (6yr)
$44,394
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,833
Median debt
$23,250
Monthly loan payment
$246
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,000–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,000
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
14
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
28%
Median family income
$61,975
Independent students
9%
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
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Institutional
Endowment
$261M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
77%
Avg faculty salary
$8,408/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,844
Federal loan rate
43%
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