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Information Summary
Ranks 180th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 17,102 |
| Total Enrollment | 20,351 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Doctoral, professional dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Ball State University?
Ranks 815th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $6,360 | $6,360 | $16,736 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $450 | $450 | $450 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $231 | $231 | $593 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $5,644 | $5,644 | $13,182 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $450 | $450 | $450 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $239 | $239 | $601 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $17,040 | $17,040 | $27,416 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $7,720 | $7,720 | $18,096 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,720 | $7,720 | $18,096 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $6,160  $6,810 |
$6,160  $6,810 |
$15,336  $17,186 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $880  $910 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,328  $6,898 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,132  $2,422 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 10,935 (4,779 male / 6,156 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 8,647 (3,596 male / 5,051 female) |
| Admission rate | 79% |
| First-time Enrollment | 3,997 (1,947 male / 2,048 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 3,955 (1,924 male / 2,029 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 42 (23 male / 19 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Ball State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A /  |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Mid-American Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Ball State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 493rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 18% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 24 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 784th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 80% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 460 / 560 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 470 / 570 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 930 / 1130 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 6,112 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $5,594 |
| Board Fee | $1,304 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,904 | 707 |  19% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,018 | 1,737 |  47% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,055 | 1,133 |  31% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,486 | 1,809 |  49% |
| Any financial aid type | 2,770 |  76% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Ball State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 128 | 129 | 257 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 756 | 458 | 1,214 |
Hispanic | 153 | 150 | 303 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 70 | 92 | 162 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 33 | 35 | 68 |
White Non-Hispanic | 8,256 | 9,903 | 18,159 |
Race Unknown | 95 | 93 | 188 |
| Total | 9,491 | 10,860 | 20,351 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Ball State University?
