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Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana · Public · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$44,394

Acceptance Rate

72%

Graduation Rate

64%

Annual Tuition

$10,758

At a Glance

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Total Students

13,770

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Retention Rate

77%

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Faculty Ratio

15

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Financial Aid

73%

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Median Debt

$23,250

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Ball State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 71.6%. The university enrolls 13,770 students. The average in-state tuition is $10,758. The university has a retention rate of 77.2% and a graduation rate of 63.6%.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $42,646. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $44,394, and after ten years, the median is $51,833. The median debt for graduates is $23,250, and 72.8% of students receive financial aid.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$44k

5 YEARS

$52k

10 YEARS

Top 54% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Ball State University graduates have modest earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $42,646. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $44,394. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $51,833. The median debt for graduates is $23,250, and 72.8% of students receive financial aid.

Ball State University has a 71.6% acceptance rate and a 63.6% graduation rate. The retention rate is 77.2%. The in-state tuition is $10,758.

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Campus Location

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Muncie, Indiana

Muncie, IN 47306

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ball State University has an acceptance rate of 72%.