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  • MUNCIE, IN
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Ball State University

#5 in Top Public Universities in Indiana
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      A minus
    5. Athletics
      A minus
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      A minus
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A minus
    12. Safety
      B minus
    Ball State is an above-average public university located in Muncie, Indiana. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 14,334 undergraduate students. The Ball State acceptance rate is 87%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Psychology, and Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. Graduating 67% of students, Ball State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,000.
    bsu.edu
    2000 UNIVERSITY AVE
    MUNCIE, IN 47306
    About Ball State...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Mid-American Conference
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    BSU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    87%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1080-1240
    ACT Range
    20-24
    Application Fee
    $60
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    bsu.edu/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,195 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $12,049 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    90%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      277 Graduates
    • Psychology
      257 Graduates
    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
      237 Graduates
    • Business
      202 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      147 Graduates
    • Nursing
      140 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      128 Graduates
    • Biology
      127 Graduates
    • Marketing
      99 Graduates
    • Accounting
      78 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    13
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    4
    Online Associates Programs
    2
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    7
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      77%
    • On Campus
      11%
    • Online
      12%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    14,334 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,446
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    40%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $41,100 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    67%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
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