Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Public · offers Graduate degrees
86%Acceptance rate
$14,940Average net price / year
62%Graduation rate
$51,833Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,250Median debt at graduation
13,988Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $11,082
- Out-of-state tuition
- $29,630
- Total cost of attendance
- $26,146
- Room & board
- $12,334
- Books & supplies
- $1,400
- Average net price
- $14,940
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $7,834
- $30–48k
- $9,848
- $48–75k
- $14,333
- $75–110k
- $19,567
- $110k+
- $23,479
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 85.5%
- Average SAT
- 1160
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 550–640
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 530–620
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 20–24
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- First-year retention
- 78%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $44,394
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $51,833
- Median debt (graduates)
- $23,250
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 35%
- Students with federal loans
- 43%
Programs: what graduates earn
97 of 222 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 42 | $20,178 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 14 | $79,669 | — |
Bachelor's degree
Post-baccalaureate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $57,897 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $79,317 | — |
Master's degree
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 12 | $82,546 | $53,575 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $70,502 | — |
Graduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | 734 | $55,830 | $27,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 29 | $95,300 | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 8 | $53,191 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | 11 | $62,410 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 13,988
- Graduate students
- 7,903
- Part-time
- 7%
- Women / men
- 61% / 39%
- White
- 72%
- Hispanic
- 8%
- Black
- 11%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $75,672 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 77%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.bsu.edu
- Also known as
- BSU|Ball U
Most popular fields
- Architecture – 4% of degrees
- Communication & Journalism – 10% of degrees
- Education – 10% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 8% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 4% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Ball State University?
85.5% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1160 on the SAT.
How much does Ball State University cost?
The average net price after grants is $14,940 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $11,082 and the full cost of attendance is $26,146.
How much do Ball State University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $51,833 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
62% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Muncie
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie Muncie, IN · Private for-profit · 63 students |
$19,286 | — | 52% | $29,898 |
| Ivy Tech Community College-Muncie Muncie, IN · Public |
— | — | — | $37,186 |
| PJ's College of Cosmetology- Muncie Muncie, IN · Private for-profit |
— | — | — | $20,392 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.