Can you get into Ball State University?
Muncie, IN · Public · 13,988 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
85.5%
SAT middle 50%
1080–1260
median 1110
ACT middle 50%
20–24
median 24
Graduation rate
63%
within six years
Reported by the college
What Ball State University actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Class rank
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Ball State University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Regular DecisionMay 1, 2027
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $26,146, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Ball State University by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$7,834
- $30k–$48k$9,848
- $48k–$75k$14,333
- $75k–$110k$19,567
- Over $110k$23,479
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on Ball State University
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Common questions
Ball State University admissions, answered
What is Ball State University's acceptance rate?
Ball State University admits 85.5% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Ball State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1080 and 1260. A score above 1260 clears the 75th percentile; below 1080, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
What does Ball State University look for in an application?
Ball State University reports that it weighs grades, course rigor most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Ball State University actually cost?
Sticker price is $26,146, but the average family pays $14,940 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $7,834 per year on average.
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