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Ball State University
Overview
Ball State University / Department of Mathematical Sciences is located in Muncie, IN, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | Post-secondary foundational mathematics teaching | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Statistics | Statistics |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Mathematics education | Mathematics education |
| Master of Science (MS) | Statistics | Statistics |
| Master of Science (MS) | Mathematics | Mathematics |
| (Certificate) | Middle school mathematics education | |
| (Certificate) | Elementary mathematics teacher leadership | |
| (Certificate) | Post-secondary foundational mathematics teaching | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Actuarial science | |
| (Certificate) | Statistical modeling | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Mathematics | Mathematics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 46 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 2 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
106
Applied
87
Accepted
35
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 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
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| 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 Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
97
Total Graduate Students
73%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
26%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.15% |
| White or Caucasian | 65% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 4.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.03% |
| Unknown | 3.09% |
Gender
Male (44%)
Female (55%)
Faculty
14
Total faculty
Full-time - 13
Part-time - 1
Male (9)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Differential equations |
|---|---|
| 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. Michael Karls
Chairperson/Professor
Email: mkarls@bsu.edu
Phone: 765-285-8640
Fax: 765-285-1721
Chairperson/Professor
Email: mkarls@bsu.edu
Phone: 765-285-8640
Fax: 765-285-1721