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Ball State University Science & Tech Programs

Ball State University is a public institution located in Muncie, IN. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Ball State University Rankings

Ball State University is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 89	State — Indiana
Overall Quality	#47 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#356 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Ball State University?

Contact information for Ball State University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2000 W. University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Phone:	7652891241
Website:	www.bsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.bsu.edu/web/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.bsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships

How Do I Get Into Ball State University?

You can apply to Ball State University online at: https://www.bsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/apply-now

Ball State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Ball State University

Here’s what Ball State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Ball State University?

Ball State University has an acceptance rate of 86%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

37% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Ball State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 640. Math scores were between 530 and 620.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1080 to 1260. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Ball State University ranged between 20 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Ball State University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	7,961	6,705	84%
Women	13,132	11,329	86%

Can I Afford Ball State University?

The average net price after aid at Ball State University is $15,898. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,948
In-State Fees	$2,134
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,496
Out-of-State Fees	$2,134
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$11,082
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$29,630

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 25% of students at Ball State University receive some form of financial aid (3,783 students).

Nearly 67% of students at Ball State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,279 per student.

35% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,765.

Student Loan Debt

43% of Ball State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,260 per year.

Ball State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 7,153 students enrolled at Ball State University. Ball State University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 13,770 undergraduate students at Ball State University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ball State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	302
Black or African American	1,432
Hispanic	1,129
White	9,804
American Indian/Alaska Native	27
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	13
Two or More Races	647
Non-Resident	151

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Ball State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Indiana	3,359
Illinois	102
Ohio	56
Michigan	24
Virginia	13

Additionally, approximately 1.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Ball State University Graduate Student Diversity

5,566 of Ball State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Ball State University, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ball State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	194
Black or African American	662
Hispanic	595
White	3,551
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	166
Non-Resident	228

Online Learning at Ball State University

Ball State University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

7,017 undergraduate students at Ball State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,178 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 399 students took at least one online class and 4,779 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at Ball State University

Below are the science & tech degree programs are offered by Ball State University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Architecture	84	—	—	88
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning	11	10	—	21
Architectural Sciences and Technology	—	18	—	20
Landscape Architecture	17	—	—	17
Interior Architecture	—	—	—	5
Environmental Design	3	—	—	3
Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Ball State University

Ball State University offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Ball State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.