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Ball State University

Muncie, IN β€’ public β€’ I | MAC | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 16,022 β€’ Total: 23,638
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
2000 W. University Ave
Muncie, IN
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Website
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 6,308 (39.4%) β€’ Female: 9,714 (60.6%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 419 2.6%
Black/African American 1,620 10.1%
Hispanic/Latino 1,250 7.8%
White 11,555 72.1%
Two or More Races 764 4.8%
International 98 0.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
71.6%
20,525 admitted from 28,668 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
βœ“ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 550-630
Math: 530-620
Total: 1080-1250
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
25-30
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
β€”
Application Fee
$50
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/15/2025
RD: 06/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
63.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate
50.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
77.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$22,682
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$41,230
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,948
Out-of-state: $27,496
Room & Board
$12,334
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $7,834
$30,001-48,000 $9,848
$48,001-75,000 $14,333
$75,001-110,000 $19,567
$110,001+ $23,479
Students Receiving Pell Grants
69%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
MAC
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (7)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Volleyball
Women's Sports (10)
Basketball Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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πŸ’° Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
GPA 3.0+ / SAT 1090+
In-State Awards
$1,000-$14,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$16,000/yr
5 automatic scholarships (23 total)
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