Ball State University

Muncie, IN · Public · City campus · 13,988 students

Ball State University is a public city college in Muncie, IN, with about 13,988 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Ball State University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

86%

Admit rate

1080–1260

SAT (25–75)

20–24

ACT (25–75)

$26,146/yr

Cost of attendance

$51,833

Median earnings

62%

Graduation rate

78%

Retention

14:1

Student:faculty

97%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$7,568/yr

$30–48k$9,925/yr

$48–75k$14,801/yr

$75–110k$19,610/yr

$110k+$21,410/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Ball State University.