Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$10.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Ball State University
Muncie, IN
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?
Sticker price$22,758
Net price (after aid)$15,898
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$7,233
$30k – $48k$9,717
$48k – $75k$14,882
$75k – $110k$19,748
$110k+$21,756
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$51,833
Median debt at graduation$23,250
Est. monthly loan payment$246
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants34%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans73%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
63%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$15.9k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.8k
Out-of-state
$28.8k
Net price
$15.9k
below avg
Pell
34%
Median debt
$23.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$51.8k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryEnvironmental SciencePhysics
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringChemical Engineering
Social Sciences
International RelationsPsychology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
72%
SAT range
1080 - 1250
ACT range
25 - 30
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Ball State University located?
- Ball State University is located in Muncie, IN, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Ball State University?
- Ball State University is a public university based in IN. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Ball State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Ball State University is approximately 72%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Ball State University?
- Ball State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,758 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Ball State University?
- Ball State University reports total enrollment of approximately 19,336 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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