Acceptance rate
85.5%
Ball State University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
Ball State is a public university in Muncie, Indiana, with about 19,800 students and an 85.5% acceptance rate. In-state tuition is $25,680 annually. The school is strongest in Business & Marketing, Education, and Communications. Graduates earn a median of $51,833 ten years after entry, with a 62% six-year graduation rate.
Enrollment
19,777
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
62%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
1080 – 1260
ACT (composite)
20 – 24
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$7,834
family income
$30–48k
$9,848
family income
$48–75k
$14,333
family income
$75–110k
$19,567
family income
$110k+
$23,479
family income
35% receive Pell grants
43% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Ball State University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Business & Marketing
16.3%
Education
12.7%
Communications
9.8%
Health Professions
8.9%
Humanities
8.2%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$51,833
Earnings (6 yr)
$44,394
Completion
62%
Retention
78%
Median debt
$23,250
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Ball State University?
Ball State University has an acceptance rate of 85.5%, making it relatively accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Ball State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1080 and 1260 on the SAT. The ACT range is 20–24.
How much does Ball State University actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $7,834 per year, rising to $23,479 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into Ball State University?
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