Department of Biology
Muncie, IN
62
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Ball State University / Department of Biology is located in Muncie, IN, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Physiology | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Physiology | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Biology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Biology |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 24 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 9 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
37
Applied
30
Accepted
23
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum baccalaureate GPA of 2.75 or 3.0 in latter half of baccalaureate, three letters of recommendation | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
62
Total Graduate Students
48%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
51%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.23% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.23% |
| White or Caucasian | 82% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 4.84% |
| Unknown | 1.61% |
Gender
Male (59%)
Female (40%)
Faculty
25
Total faculty
Full-time (24)
Part-time (1)
Male (17)
Female (8)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Aquatics and fisheries, tumors, water and air pollution, developmental biology and genetics |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
2000 West University Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306
United States
Muncie, IN 47306
United States