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72%
Open Admissions
64%
Graduation
About Ball State University
Ball State University is a public four-year institution located in Muncie, Indiana. With an enrollment of approximately 13,770 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 72%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 64%. Graduates earn a median salary of $51,833 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $15,898 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
72%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
64%
Enrollment
13,770
Total students
Median Earnings
$51,833
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$10,758
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,766
Per year
Average Net Price
$15,898
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
25 – 30
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
530
Median
550
75th
620
200800
ACT Composite
25th
25
Median
24
75th
30
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$28,766/yr
In-State Tuition$10,758/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$15,898/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$63,592
10-Year Earnings
$518,330
ROI Multiple
8.2×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Ball State University
Student Outcomes
64%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$52k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
13,770
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
