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Ball State is located in Muncie, Indiana (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Ball State is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in media and architecture and planning.
Ball State does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 570.
Ball State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 20,351 enrolled students in 2005.
Ball State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-American Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Ball State University
2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
General Phone: (765) 289-1241
Admissions Phone: (765) 285-8300
Financial Aid Phone: (765) 285-5600
http://WWW.BSU.EDU
Ball State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,086 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, English, history, political science, speech and rhetoric, social services, sociology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 887 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, educational administration, education of disabled, special ed, industrial arts teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, adult education, ... |
| Business And Management | 571 | business, accounting, finance, marketing, business management, MIS, actuarial science, operations management, ... |
| Media | 412 | journalism, radio and television, communications tech courses, public relations, printing equipment operation |
| Therapy And Counseling | 224 | psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, social psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 220 | family and consumer science, social work, public administration, social service professions, food and related services, family and human sciences, human sciences courses |
| Architecture And Planning | 197 | architecture, environmental design, urban planning, landscape architecture, architectural services |
| Science | 152 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, biological and physical sciences, physiology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 150 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 134 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 116 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, radiation therapist, clinical lab tech, nuclear medical tech, health diagnostic professions |
| Music | 66 | various music studies, music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 56 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 52 | fine arts studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 52 | drama, dance |
| Engineering Technician | 51 | industrial tech, engineering technician, robotics tech |
| Mathematics | 33 | mathematics, statistics |
| Art Studies | 29 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 29 | dietitian, dietitian assistant |
| Medicine | 28 | pre-med, health professions, pre-dentistry |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 26 | conservation |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | religion, philosophy |
| Law | 10 | legal secretary, legal assistant, legal professions |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | health and medical administrative |
| Office And Administration | 7 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering, archeology |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech, chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Ball State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,238 | 76 |
| Master's degree | 957 | 65 |
| Associate's degree | 359 | 18 |
| Doctor's degree | 65 | 16 |
In 2005, Ball State had a total enrollment of 20,351 students (18,334 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 91% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
Ball State offers campus housing for 6,328 of its 18,334 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Muncie, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,889 | 7,944 | 80% | 3,692 | 46% |
| Men | 4,216 | 3,176 | 75% | 1,784 | 56% |
| Women | 5,673 | 4,768 | 84% | 1,908 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (765) 285-8300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,458 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,218 |
| Room and board | $ 6,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 880 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,172 |
Financial Aid:
Ball State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 178600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (765) 285-5600
Ball State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 33 | $95,722 | 6 | $86,754 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $91,919 | 6 | $72,684 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 42 | $93,741 | 13 | $79,704 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 166 | $75,264 | 44 | $65,881 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 113 | $59,231 | 75 | $55,330 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 173 | $46,530 | 154 | $44,954 |
| Instructor | academic year | 50 | $35,737 | 72 | $36,036 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 503 | $57,810 | 345 | $48,018 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-American Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-American Conference |
| Track | Mid-American Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 206 | 159 | 365 |
| Football | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Track | 30 | 28 | 58 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 45 | 118 | 163 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Architecture and Related Services, Other
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Environmental Design/Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Business Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
Family/Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services, Other
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Physiology, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ball State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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