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 Email: askus@bsu.edu
Phone: 765-285-8300

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architecture
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Environmental Design/architecture
Landscape Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business/commerce, General
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
Real Estate
Selling Skills And Sales Operations
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Technical And Scientific Communication
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Recording Arts Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Network And System Administration/administrator
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
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 Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Latin Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family Systems
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Japanese Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Dietetics/dietitian
Health And Wellness, General
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Professions And Studies, Other
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
Data Analytics, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Behavior Analysis
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Technology/technician
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Interior Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

22,859

Applied

15,761

Accepted

14,342

Enrolled

Female Admissions

14,803

Females Applied

10,481

Females Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

8,056

Males Applied

5,280

Males Accepted

66%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

3.57

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	August 21st
Out of state Fall freshmen	August 7th	January 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	596	550	640
SAT Math	582	540	620
ACT Composite	26	23	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,688

In-state

26,696

Out-of-state

8,688

In-district

Fees

2,006

Full-time student fees

11,400

Room & board

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

16,341

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,710

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

23,908

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,050

Avg. Loan Aid

8,007

Avg. Grant Aid

7,849

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

80.6%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

60%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

14,342

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

9%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.24%
Black or African American	9.65%
White or Caucasian	74.72%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	1.94%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	4.2%
Other	1.43%

Gender

Male (39.18%)

Female (61.29%)

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	40%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Dance Marathon, Late Nite Carnival and Activity Fair

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 Government Association, Black Student Association, Student Voluntary Services, Dance Marathon and The Navigators

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
Badminton	No		No
Baseball	No
Basketball	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football	No
Golf	No
Gymnastics	No		No
Indoor Track	No		No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer	No		No
Softball	No		No
Swimming And Diving	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No
Water Polo	No		No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

1,225

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 965

Part-time - 260

Male - 555

Female - 670