Overview

Ball State University is a University institution located in Muncie, IN, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2000 West University Avenue
Muncie, IN  47306
United States

Contact Phone: 765-289-1241

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural History And Criticism, General
Architecture
Architecture And Related Services, Other
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Environmental Design/architecture
Landscape Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Asian-american Studies
Chinese Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
European Studies/civilization
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Physiology, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Statistics
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Construction Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Organizational Leadership
Real Estate
Restaurant/food Services Management
Selling Skills And Sales Operations
Tourism And Travel Services Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Recording Arts Technology/technician
Voice Writing Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Adult And Continuing Education And Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Community College Administration
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Earth Science Teacher Education
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Autism
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Education/teaching Of The Gifted And Talented
Educational Leadership And Administration, General
Educational/instructional Technology
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/higher Education Administration
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Latin Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Multicultural Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Special Education And Teaching, Other
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Pre-engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other
Engineering/industrial Management
Industrial Technology/technician
Quality Control Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Writing, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textile Manufacture
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Family Systems
Human Development, Family Studies, And Related Services, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Sign Language (asl)
Applied Linguistics
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Japanese Language And Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions, Other
Athletic Training/trainer
Audiology/audiologist
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Community Health And Preventive Medicine
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Dietetics/dietitian
Health And Wellness, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
Nursing Practice
Physical Therapy/therapist
Pre-chiropractic Studies
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-optometry Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Professions And Studies, Other
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Gerontology
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental/natural Resources Law Enforcement And Protective Services
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, Other
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethics
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Materials Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Behavior Analysis
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Developmental And Child Psychology
Educational Psychology
Family Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
Reserve Officer Training Corps (Jrotc, Rotc)	Associate	Bachelors
Air Force ROTC/air Science
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Technology/technician
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fashion/apparel Design
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Interior Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Keyboard Instruments
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

24,475

Applied

16,859

Accepted

15,780

Enrolled

Female Admissions

15,955

Females Applied

11,324

Females Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

8,520

Males Applied

5,535

Males Accepted

65%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

3.52

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	August 10th	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,434

In-state

25,918

Out-of-state

8,434

In-district

Fees

2,006

Full-time student fees

14,632

Room & board

11,544

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

15,119

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,899

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

20,798

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,025

Avg. Loan Aid

7,849

Avg. Grant Aid

7,377

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

76.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

54%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

15,780

Total Undergrad students

13%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (39.2%)

Female (60.8%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	38%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Late Nite Carnival, Homecoming and Dance Mrathon

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Voluntary Services, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Dance Marathon, Cardinal Catholic and National Society of Leadership and Success

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling			No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball			No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	No	No
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo			No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling			No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball			No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo			No
Wrestling	No	No	No