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Ball State University

Muncie, IN·Public·~86% acceptance

Located in Muncie, IN, Ball State University is a public university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 86% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $14,940 per year. About 63% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $51,833 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$14,940/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $26,146
Aid cuts ~$11,206/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
May 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.36–3.86
SAT (middle 50%)1080–1260
ACT (middle 50%)20–24
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
63%
graduation rate
78%
freshman retention
$44,394
median earnings, 6yr
$51,833
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Ball State University's acceptance rate?
Ball State University admits about 86% of applicants.
How much does Ball State University cost?
At Ball State University, the average net price after aid is about $14,940 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $26,146 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Ball State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1080–1260 on the SAT and 20–24 on the ACT.
What are Ball State University's application deadlines?
Ball State University's deadline is Regular Decision around May 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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