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Ball State University
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 |
| 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
Muncie, IN 47306
United States
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