Ball State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average
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Ball State University is a large four-year, public school with 21,600 students enrolled. This school was established in 1918 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Muncie, Indiana.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
194
Good
At Ball State University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Ball State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 194 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Communication and Journalism, Computer Science, Business, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools and colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
80%
Good
Ball State University student retention rate is high at 80% (above Indiana average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Ball State University is average - 63%.

Student to faculty ratio at Ball State University is pretty decent -- 14:1. Learn more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$27,200
High
Average tuition pricing is very high, around $26,500 per year. The additional fees at Ball State University not covered by tuition are approximately $700; which comes to $27,200 per year.

Read the details about Ball State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
87%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 20,167 applications were submitted and 17,555 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Ball State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,900
Medium
Ball State University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Ball State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Ball State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 7,600 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- nearly $4,900 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Ball State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Ball State University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Ball State University Location and Maps



Post Address: Ball State University, 2000 University Ave, Muncie, Indiana 47306, USA
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