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Ball State University
Muncie, INPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 86% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Ball State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Muncie, IN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 14.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 86%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
14.0K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
86% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 620
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 24
1typical 50% range36
86%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,992
Earnings 5yr: $108,529
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,260
Earnings 5yr: $108,909
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,444
Earnings 5yr: $110,356
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,442
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,239
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,769
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,463
Earnings 5yr: $75,978
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,669
Earnings 5yr: $55,479
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,620
Earnings 5yr: $86,069
Debt: $23,512
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,566
Earnings 5yr: $77,623
Debt: $25,000
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,401
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,774
Earnings 5yr: $94,152
Debt: $16,654
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,628
Earnings 5yr: $79,363
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,893
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,847
Earnings 5yr: $70,574
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,161
Earnings 5yr: $70,375
Debt: $26,000
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,822
Earnings 5yr: $64,797
Debt: $20,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,703
Earnings 5yr: $77,414
Debt: $20,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,559
Earnings 5yr: $73,013
Debt: $24,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,664
Earnings 5yr: $80,533
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,550
Earnings 5yr: $68,020
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,940
In-State Tuition$11,082
Out-of-State Tuition$29,630
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
35%
Pell Grants
43%
Take Loans
65%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,394
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,833
Completion Signals
62%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,904
Est. Monthly Payment
$183/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$73,630
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