Ball State University

Muncie, IN • public • DI | MAC | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Small )

Student Population

Undergrad: 16,022 • Total: 23,638

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

2000 W. University Ave
Muncie, IN
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Website

https://www.bsu.edu/

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 6,308 (39.4%) • 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

✓ 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

—

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

$22,112

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$40,120

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $8,688
Out-of-state: $26,696

Room & Board

$1,360

Books & Supplies

$12,064

Students Receiving Pell Grants

69%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

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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