School of Music

Overview

Ball State University / School of Music is located in Muncie, IN, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Music	Music theory
Master of Arts (MA)	Music	Music history and musicology
Master of Arts (MA)	Music	Music performance
Master of Arts (MA)	Music	Music education
(Artist Diploma)	Music
Doctor of Arts (DA)	Music	Conducting
Doctor of Arts (DA)	Music	Music history and musicology
Doctor of Arts (DA)	Music	Music performance
Doctor of Arts (DA)	Music	Piano chamber music/accompanying
Doctor of Arts (DA)	Music	Music education
Doctor of Arts (DA)	Music	Music theory and composition
Master of Music (MM)	Music	Conducting
Master of Music (MM)	Music	Music history and musicology
Master of Music (MM)	Music	Music performance
Master of Music (MM)	Music	Piano chamber music/accompanying
Master of Music (MM)	Music	Music education
Master of Music (MM)	Music	Woodwinds
Master of Music (MM)	Music	Piano performance and pedagogy

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	12
Doctoral Degrees	6
Other Advanced Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

Distance learning programs available?

No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

75

Applied

42

Accepted

26

Enrolled

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 15th	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Placement tests in history and theory
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum baccalaureate GPA of 2.75 or 3.0 in latter half of baccalaureate, resume, audition
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum graduate GPA of 3.2, interview, audition, resume, three professional letters of reference

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

89

Total Graduate Students

30%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.37%
Black or African American	5.62%
White or Caucasian	53%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	2.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	4.49%

Gender

Male (43%)

Female (56%)

Faculty

53

Total faculty

Full-time - 50

Part-time - 3

Male (32)

Female (21)

Location & Contact

Address 2000 West University Avenue
Muncie, IN  47306
United States

Contact Dr. Ryan Hourigan
Director
Email: rmhourigan@bsu.edu
Phone: 765-285-5501
Fax: 765-285-5401

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