Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Ball State University is a public university located in Muncie, IN, serving approximately 13,770 students. It has an acceptance rate of 72%.
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Tuition
$10,758
Acceptance
71.6%
Students
19,336
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,758
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,766
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
63%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
71.6%
SAT range
1080 - 1250
ACT range
25 - 30
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
19,336
Undergrads
13,770
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
135
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
79
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.09
Property Rate / 1,000
2.76
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Muncie
Violent Rate / 100k
552
Property Rate / 100k
3,005
Location
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Muncie, IN 47306
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