Ball State University, IN
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Ball State University Rankings
Affordability75
Selectivity36
Retention44
Graduation31
Earnings31
Diversity21
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Ball State University
69%
Bachelor’s
12%
Associate’s
19%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture3%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing21%
Communication, Journalism13%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education8%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities7%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Ball State University
65%
Admission Rate
570
Median SAT Math
590
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–610
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)550–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Ball State University
$10K
In-State Tuition
$26K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$15K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Ball State University
57%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
65%
Repayment Rate
$244
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 48% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 25% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 58% | 46% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 65% | 50% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 60% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Ball State University
78%
Retention Rate
25%
Transfer Rate
13%
Withdrawal Rate
62%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 47% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 62% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 63% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 58% | 55% | 53% |
| Black | 52% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 60% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63% | 52% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 44% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67% | 44% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 63% | 64% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 56% | 52% | 44% |
| Other race | 40% | 51% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Ball State University
95%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $31K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $53K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $31K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $37K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Ball State University
15,529
Undergraduates
83%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
5,724
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 17% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 34% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 27% | 19% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Ball State University, IN
Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie
2 miles, NE
Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics
14 miles, W
Anderson University
15 miles, SW
Summit Salon Academy
16 miles, SW