What Ball State costs
Ball State University charges $11,082 a year in published tuition and fees for Indiana residents, about $5,541 a semester, and $29,630 a year for students from other states, about $14,815 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $26,146 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $15,419 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Ball State
For fall 2024, Ball State University received 21,093 applications and admitted 18,034 students, and 3,686 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1080 and 1260.
What Ball State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Ball State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 205 |
| Psychology | 169 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 159 |
| Business / Commerce | 148 |
| Digital Communication and Media / Multimedia | 148 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 140 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 120 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 85 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Ball State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Anderson University, Anderson, Indiana: about 15 miles away
- Indiana Wesleyan University–Marion, Marion, Indiana: about 26 miles away
- Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana: about 47 miles away
- Marian University, Indianapolis, Indiana: about 50 miles away
- Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana: about 50 miles away
- University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana: about 51 miles away
Colleges like Ball State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Missouri State University–Springfield, Springfield, Missouri: 13,313 undergraduates
- Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan: 12,568 undergraduates
- Minnesota State University–Mankato, Mankato, Minnesota: 11,703 undergraduates
- University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota: 9,981 undergraduates
- North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota: 9,471 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Ball State University's acceptance rate? 85.5% for fall 2024: 18,034 of 21,093 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Ball State University? $11,082 a year for in-state students and $29,630 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Ball State University? About 14,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Ball State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1080–1260.
What is the campus setting at Ball State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Ball State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Ball State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
