About Ball State University
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
21,884
Website
www.bsu.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Ball State University is a public institution located at Muncie, Indiana. The syllabus design and teaching approach at the university aim at transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders. The university was established in 1899 as a private teacher training institute. In 1918, the institute was named Indiana State Normal School Eastern Division and then renamed to Ball State Teachers College in 1929. The current name was given in 1965 after acknowledging the institution’s outstanding growth in enrollment and infrastructural developments.
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University's acceptance rate is 62%.
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There is a total student population of 21,998 with 16,389 full-time students and 5,609 part-time students.
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The retention rate for full-time students is 81% and for part-time students is 60%.
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The student-faculty ratio is 14:1 at the university.
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The total graduation rate at the university is 58%.
Online Education at Ball State University
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The online programs at the university promise trained faculty and quality courses doable at a personal pace. The syllabus is the same as on-campus courses and the online students can also have access to academic advising services, peer mentoring, academic support service, technology support, and career planning services.
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Students can avail of features like discussion boards, file sharing, blogs and journals to complete online degrees in an interactive manner.
Reviews
Student reviews about the university are mentioned below.
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The small class size helps in creating intimate and authentic bonds between the faculty and students. The well-versed professors and immersive learning opportunity help the students to be prepared for the dynamic marketplace.
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The classes are challenging and informative. The course syllabus is exhaustive and the professors are very knowledgeable and easy to approach.
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The classes are small and this is advantageous to students in getting personal attention from the professors. The community is friendly and welcoming. The school atmosphere is engaging and exciting.
Rankings
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US News has ranked the university 171st in 'National Universities' and 195th in 'High School Counselor Ranking'.
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The university is ranked at number 91 in 'Top Public Schools' and 147 in 'Business Programs'.
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According to Forbes, the university ranks at 503 in 'Top Colleges' and 178 in 'Public Colleges'.
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The university is also ranked 204th in 'Research Universities'.
Admissions
Application Deadline
N/A
Acceptance Rate
65%
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
No
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$13,642
Average Annual Cost
$9,234
Books And Supplies
$1,354
Other Fees
$662
Room And Board
$10,234
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,066
Total One Year Cost
$24,550
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
78%
Part-Time Retention Rate
17%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$746
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
292 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
241 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
196 Graduates
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...
158 Graduates
Psychology, General
150 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
145 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
144 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
141 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
129 Graduates
Biology, General
117 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
115 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
111 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
99 Graduates
Marketing
93 Graduates
Journalism
89 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
83 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
81 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
78 Graduates
Social Work
75 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
74 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
71 Graduates
Architecture
63 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
62 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
60 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
51 Graduates
Public Health
48 Graduates
Music
40 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
39 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
39 Graduates
History
35 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
35 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
34 Graduates
Industrial Production Technologies/...
34 Graduates
Sociology
33 Graduates
Chemistry
31 Graduates
Construction Management
31 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
30 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
29 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
29 Graduates
Political Science and Government
28 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
27 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
26 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
26 Graduates
Legal Professions and Studies, Othe...
20 Graduates
Anthropology
19 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
18 Graduates
Landscape Architecture
15 Graduates
Dance
13 Graduates
General Sales, Merchandising and Re...
13 Graduates
City/Urban, Community and Regional...
12 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
12 Graduates
Mathematics
11 Graduates
International Business
9 Graduates
Philosophy
9 Graduates
Computer Engineering Technologies/T...
9 Graduates
Physics
8 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
7 Graduates
Economics
7 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
7 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
6 Graduates
Non-Professional General Legal Stud...
4 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
4 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
4 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
3 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
1 Graduates
Business Operations Support and Ass...
1 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
1 Graduates
Computer Software and Media Applica...
1 Graduates
Engineering, General
1 Graduates
Environmental Design
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
16,160
Socio-Economic Diversity
33%
Part-time
9%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$62,817 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
43%
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Cardinals
School Colors
cardinal red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-American Conference
Total Male Athletes
230
Total Female Athletes
219
Intramural Sports
25
Sports Club
55
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,000/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$41,100/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$157 - 312
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$9,952
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,992
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$7,523
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$8,010
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$15,364
$30K - $48K
$12,829
$48K - $75K
$8,667
$75K - $110K
$4,713
> $110K
$2,638
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$41,831,939
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$73,131,488
The university provides financial assistance to the students. The eligibility criteria range from citizenship to academic performance. The various aids are provided in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options. Students can apply for this to pay fees and meet other financial requirements. Eligible students wishing to apply for the financial assistance is required to fill in the FAFSA form with Ball State University federal school code 001786. The financial aid offered by the university are mentioned below.
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Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, TEACH Grant, Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Direct Plus Loan and Federal Perkins loan are provided as Federal Aid along with Federal Work-Study program.
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State Aids are provided in the form of Indiana Frank O’Bannon Higher Education Award, Indiana Evan Bayh 21st Century Scholars Grant, Adult Student Grant, and National Guard Supplemental Grant along with scholarships such as William.A.Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship and Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship.
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Ball State University grant and Fees Assistance grant are provided as Institutional Aids. Institutional Scholarships include Presidential Scholarship, Ball State Scholars Award, Distinction Scholarship, and Whitinger Scholarship.
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Military Aids provided are Post 9/11 GI Bill, Tuition Assistance, Montgomery GI Bill, Veterans Educational Assistance Program, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Survivors and Dependent Educational Assistance Program.
