Ball State University
Muncie, IN · public · 13,988 undergraduates
Ball State University is a public university in Muncie, IN with relatively accessible admissions, admitting about 86% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
86%
SAT (middle 50%)
1080–1260
ACT (middle 50%)
20–24
Avg net price
$14,940/yr
sticker $26,146
Graduation rate
62%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
13,988
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What is Ball State University's acceptance rate?
Ball State University has an acceptance rate of about 86%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Ball State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Ball State University scored between 1080–1260 on the SAT (ACT 20–24).
How much does Ball State University cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $14,940 per year at Ball State University after financial aid, versus a published cost of $26,146.
What is the graduation rate at Ball State University?
About 62% of students at Ball State University graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.