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Ball State University: Overview, Rankings, Fees & Courses

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#900 in World

#320 in USA

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The deadline to apply for Ball State University has passed. Now, the next application deadline will be in Nov 15, 2025, for UG students. 

About Ball State University

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Year of establishment
1918
University website
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Student website
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Total foreign students
423
No. of campus
1
Endowment value
USD 192 million
Scholarships granted
12922
Scholarship amount granted
USD 138 million
Application fees
USD 60
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
967
Faculty/Student ratio
15
Male/Female ratio
1.81
UG/PG course ratio
0.52
Total criminal offences
282
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Q:   What is Ball State University ranked in the US?
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Ball State University is one the most popular public research universities among students across the United States. Moreover, Ball State University is famously known as the BSU, as per a ranking released by the US News and Reports the university ranked at #216 in the edition of Best Colleges is National Universities 2024.

Q:   Does Florida State University offer full scholarships to international students?
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Yes, International Undergraduate students can get a scholarship of 12,000 USD a year for a four year of total 48,000 USD. However, the students must meet the English proficiency requirement of Ball State University so students can take advantage of this award and pay charges for non-resident tuition.

Ball State University Ranking 2025

#900

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#320

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Q:   Is Ball State a top university?
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Ball State University ranking is released by the U.S. News and World Record and in the edition of Best Colleges is National Universities the university ranked #216. Moreover, Ball State University is one of the finest public universities located in Muncie, Indiana.

Q:   Which is ranked higher Ball State University or the University of Tampa?
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Ball State University ranking is #216 in an edition of Best Colleges is National Universities 2024 and The University of Tampa ranking is #16 in an edition of Best College is Regional Universities South as per reports published by U.S. News & Reports. However, if we talk about ranking then the University of Tampa stole the show as it is ranked higher as compared to the Ball State University

Ball State University Admission 2025

  • Application fees :No Fees
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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SOPNeeded for few courses
LORNeeded for few courses
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Q:   How much is the application fee for Ball State University International students?
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For Graduate School Applications the fee is 60 USD per program. Moreover, for campus programs, international students must submit all of their application materials by the graduate programme deadline or the international application deadline, whichever is earlier. All application documents for online programs must be submitted no later than two weeks before the commencement of the term.

Q:   Does Ball State University accept late applications?
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Ball State University accepts applications that are submitted after the priority deadline but on a space-available basis. To be considered for admission, Ball State University must receive a student application and all necessary materials no later than two weeks prior to the start of school for that particular semester.

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Ball State University Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
BBA(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 110 & Above
B.Sc.(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo
M.Arch(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedGRE, IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo
MS(1 course)
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 110 & Above
Others PG(1 course)
Duration24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 110 & Above
M.A.(1 course)
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 110 & Above
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedGMAT: 450 & Above, GRE: 298 & Above, IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 110 & Above
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Q:   What is the annual cost of Ball State University?
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The cost of attendance at Ball State University is mentioned below:

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Indiana Residents

Out-of-State Residents

Tuition (12-18 credit hours per semester)

8,688 USD

26,696 USD

Food (21 Meals per week)

6,470 USD

6,470 USD

Housing (Standard Double room)

4,930 USD

4,930 USD

Student Services Fee

1,412 USD

1,412 USD

 

To know more about the cost of attendance kindly visit the official website of Ball State University.

Q:   Is the Ball State University application free?
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No, the application fee at Ball State University for graduates is 60 USD per programme which is non-refundable. Also, you can pay your application fee with various payments through Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. All international students are required to submit all the essential documents before the deadline of the programs.







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Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

81%

Black

9%

Hispanic

7%

Asian

2%

UG Student residence

In state

90%

Out of state

8%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

94%

25 and over

5%

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UG Number of Applicant

22859
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Overall Graduation Rate

64
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UG Enrollment

14416
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PG Enrollment

5361

Ball State University Notable Alumni

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Q:   Who are the notable alumni of Ball State University?
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David Letterman, a Media Alumni, is known for his successful Netflix series and late-night TV career. We even have a building named after him. Jay Williams, the creator of Legion Creative Group and a former senior vice president of creative material for Walt Disney Co., may also be well-known to you.

Ball State University vs The University of Tampa vs DeVry University

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US Undergraduate Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students

After 12th grade, a minimum percentage of 65% and above will be needed for the humanities stream in class XII, and 70-80% for the science/commerce stream. Also, the test-optional candidates may additionally require their SAT or ACT results.

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Q:   Is Ball State University affordable?
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The cost of tuition at Ball State University is 28,766 USD for out-of-state students and 10,758 for in-state students. Ball State University’s in-state tuition is less expensive than the 11,560 USD national average according to the US News and Reports.

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University CityMuncie, Indiana, USA

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2000 W University Ave, Muncie, Indiana 47306

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Muncie ( Indiana)

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