Ball State University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Muncie, IN
4.6 5 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Indiana

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Overview

Total enrollment

21,089

Location Muncie, Indiana
Website bsu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Ball State University occupies a suburban campus in Muncie, Indiana, located approximately 60 miles northeast of Indianapolis. The public institution, founded in 1918 after the acquisition of land and buildings from the Muncie National Institute, has expanded to encompass a 1,140-acre campus featuring a mix of modern and historic brick buildings, including the iconic Beneficence statue. The university is recognized for its programs in architecture, telecommunications, education, and entrepreneurship, with the Miller College of Business and Teachers College serving as prominent academic centers. Ball State maintains a residential campus environment with multiple housing options across its north and south quadrants, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Cardinals in the Mid-American Conference.

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Ratings

BSU is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Ball State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1080/1260
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/24
GPA 3.52

Acceptance Rate

85.5%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 20.4%
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Indiana Resident Tuition

$11,082

Out of State Resident Tuition

$29,630

Breakdown

Tuition $11,082
Books and Supplies $1,400
Other Fees $2,134
Room and Board $12,334
Budget for Other Expenses $2,626
Total One Year Cost $29,576

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

55% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Ball State University are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Education. 18% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 16% in Business, and 12% in Education.