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Ball State University
Overview
Ball State University / Department of Geography is located in Muncie, IN, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| (Certificate) | Geographic information systems | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Geography | |
| (Certificate) | Professional meteorology and climatology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
17
Applied
12
Accepted
5
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum baccalaureate GPA of 2.75 or 3.0 in latter half of baccalaureate, letter of interest, three letters of recommendation, resume or curriculum vitae, official transcripts |
| 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 |
Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
9
Total Graduate Students
44%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
55%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.11% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 77% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (44%)
Female (55%)
Faculty
8
Total faculty
Full-time - 8
Part-time - 0
Male (6)
Female (2)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Remote sensing, tourism and recreation, Latin American urbanization |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
2000 West University Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306
United States
Muncie, IN 47306
United States
Contact
Dr. Kevin Turcotte
Chairperson/Professor
Email: turk@bsu.edu
Phone: 765-285-1776
Fax: 765-285-2351
Chairperson/Professor
Email: turk@bsu.edu
Phone: 765-285-1776
Fax: 765-285-2351