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Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$44,394

Acceptance Rate

72%

Graduation Rate

64%

Annual Tuition

$10,758

At a Glance

Total Students

13,770

Retention Rate

77%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

73%

Median Debt

$23,250

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

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. Approximately 72.8% of students receive financial aid.

The university's retention rate is 77.2%, and its graduation rate is 63.6%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $42,646. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $44,394, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $51,833. The median debt for graduates is $23,250.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$44k

5 YEARS

$52k

10 YEARS

Top 54% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Ball State University graduates earn a median salary of $42,646. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $44,394. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $51,833. The median debt for graduates is $23,250.

Ball State University has a 71.6% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 63.6%, and the retention rate is 77.2%. The in-state tuition is $10,758. A total of 72.8% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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 71.6%.