Department of Mathematical Sciences

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?
Distance learning programs available?

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

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

97

Total Graduate Students

19%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.03%
Black or African American	5.15%
White or Caucasian	65%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	4.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
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

Contact Dr. Michael Karls
Chairperson/Professor
Email: mkarls@bsu.edu
Phone: 765-285-8640
Fax: 765-285-1721

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