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Ball State University

Muncie, IN
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Admit Rate
86%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$26,146
$44,694 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional‡ (source: Ball State University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)

Data sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy and deadlines checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Admissions

Overall
86%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

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Mid-50% SAT
1080-1250 (SAT evidence-based reading + math, 25th-75th percentile)† (source: IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023)
SAT/ACT optional
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Liberal Arts and Sciences
  2. 2Psychology
  3. 3Digital Media
  4. 4Nursing
  5. 5Business
  6. 6Elementary Education and Teaching
  7. 7Biology
  8. 8Criminal Justice
  9. 9Architecture
  10. 10Social Work

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so Ball State University may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines‡ (source: Ball State University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)
Rolling Admission
Not publicly reported · Non-binding
December 1 is Ball State's priority date for fullest scholarship consideration for Fall enrollment, not an admission deadline. The page states applications are accepted until at least two weeks before classes begin but gives no other fixed date.
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Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division I (FBS)
Varsity sports (12)
BaseballBasketballField hockeyFootballGolfGymnasticsSoccerSoftballSwimming and divingTennisTrack and field and cross countryVolleyball
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
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Academics

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

We haven't confirmed this yet.

Interdisciplinary Pathways

None documented yet.

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$26,146* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$44,694* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $11,082* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $29,630* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$7,834
$30,001 – $48,000
$9,848
$48,001 – $75,000
$14,333
$75,001 – $110,000
$19,567
Over $110,000
$23,479

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

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Scholarships and merit aid

We don't have a confirmed note on merit scholarships at this school. Check its financial aid pages rather than assuming either way.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Muncie, IN· Urban
Undergraduates
14,874
Setting
Urban
In a fraternity or sorority
Not publicly reported
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023

‡Ball State University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026

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