Ball State University

Muncie, IN

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Acceptance Rate

72%

Enrollment

13,770

Graduation Rate

63%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$51,833

Retention Rate

77%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1080–1250

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)25–30

136

Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,758

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,766

Avg Net Price

$15,898

Room & Board

$12,064

Total COA

$25,134

Median Debt

$23,250

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$7,233

$30,001–48,000

$9,717

$48,001–75,000

$14,882

$75,001–110,000

$19,748

$110,001+

$21,756

Pell Grant Rate: 34%

Federal Loan Rate: 73%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$40,830

Estimated Net Price$15,898 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

63%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$51,833

Retention Rate

77%

Median Debt

$23,250

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

18.2%

Education

11.7%

Communication

9.9%

Health Professions

8.4%

Psychology

7.5%

Visual & Performing Arts

7.3%

Biology

4.3%

Criminal Justice

3.3%

Social Sciences

3.3%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

3.0%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	249	$42,167
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	220	$40,496
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	192	$40,405
Business/Commerce, General	170	$54,871
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	142	$61,062
Biology, General	141	$41,534
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	137	$47,355
Marketing	124	$55,837
Psychology, General	119	$40,584
Criminal Justice and Corrections	113	$47,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	104	$46,100
Fine and Studio Arts	103	$37,579
Finance and Financial Management Services	100	$62,243
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	94	$51,378
Accounting and Related Services	86	$64,069