Ball State University

Ball State at a Glance

Public
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Small
Campus Setting
20,319
Students Enrolled
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
64%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending Ball State

$10,758
Avg Tuition
$6,906
Average Loan
$21,410
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $7,568 to $21,410 depending on aid.

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$10,144
2022$10,290
2023$10,440
2024$10,758

Popular Academic Programs

  • Special Education and Teaching
  • Special Education and Teaching
  • Special Education and Teaching
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Psychology - General Studies
  • Business/Commerce Studies
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
  • Special Education and Teaching
  • Biology - General Studies
  • Business/Commerce Studies
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Fine and Studio Art
  • Educational Administration and Supervision

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Bachelor's Degree3,286
Master's Degree2,123
Post-Bach Certificate560
Post-Master Certificate352
Doctor's Degree69
Associate's Degree60

Ball State Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

91%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

Ball State students borrow an average of $6,906 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
Ball State University$6,906
Universities and Colleges Avg$7,481

Other Academic Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Recognized Student Veteran organization
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Weekend and Evening Classes
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Ball State University
$10,758
64.0%
91.0%
Universities with Research Programs
$24,427
69.7%
40.3%
Public
$6,794
44.9%
26.3%
Mostly Undergraduate Programs
$23,653
56.4%
54.1%
Indiana
$21,968
58.4%
65.8%

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