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Ball State University is a research university located in Muncie, Indiana, U.S. It was established in 1918. The Ball State campus spans more than 1,000 acres. The university is recognized for its programs in architecture, exercise science, education, anthropology, entrepreneurship, and communications. Ball State offers 170 undergraduate majors and pre-professional programs and more than 100 master’s and doctoral degrees.
The athletic teams of Ball State compete in NCAA Division I and are part of the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
Many Ball State graduates have gone on to become famous; including Jeffrey D. Feltman, U.S. ambassador to Lebanon; David Letterman, the famous television host of The Late Show with David Letterman on CBS, and Anthony Montgomery, who played Travis Mayweather on Star Trek.
The school is known for its programs in media, architecture and planning, and liberal arts.
Ball State does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 580. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Ball State had 19,849 enrolled students in 2007.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Ball State 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
http://www.bsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,208 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, English, history, speech and rhetoric, sociology, political science, geography, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 897 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, educational administration, special ed, education of disabled, industrial arts teaching, college student counseling, kindergarten/preschool teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 629 | business, marketing, accounting, finance, MIS, human resources, actuarial science, entrepreneurship, ... |
| Media | 442 | radio and television, journalism, communications tech courses, public relations, printing equipment operation |
| Therapy And Counseling | 258 | psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, educational psychology, social psychology, clinical psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 247 | family and consumer science, social work, social service professions, public administration, human development and family studies, food and related services, family and human sciences, human sciences courses |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 173 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, EMT paramedic |
| Architecture And Planning | 171 | architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental design, architectural services |
| Science | 159 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, biological and physical sciences, physiology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 143 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Support And Technology | 134 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, health diagnostic professions, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech, respiratory therapy assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 64 | industrial tech, engineering technician, robotics tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 64 | drama, dance |
| Music | 60 | various music studies, music |
| Fine Arts | 59 | fine arts studies |
| Medicine | 40 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, health professions |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 39 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 36 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 35 | mathematics, statistics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 30 | religion, philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 24 | conservation |
| Law | 22 | legal professions, legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 19 | dietitian, dietitian assistant |
| Medical Administration | 10 | health and medical administrative |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | biology tech, chemical tech |
| Office And Administration | 1 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering, archeology |
Number of programs and degrees for Ball State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,576 | 81 |
| Master's degree | 884 | 67 |
| Associate's degree | 392 | 18 |
| Doctor's degree | 72 | 16 |
| Post-master's certificate | 26 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 17 | 3 |
In 2007, Ball State had a total enrollment of 19,849 students (17,762 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
Ball State offers campus housing for 6,181 of its 17,762 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Muncie, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,198 | 9,502 | 72% | 3,773 | 40% |
| Men | 5,483 | 3,745 | 68% | 1,731 | 46% |
| Women | 7,715 | 5,757 | 75% | 2,042 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| 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 | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,212 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,280 |
| Room and board | $ 7,240 |
| Room charge | $ 3,266 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,974 |
| Books and supplies | $ 930 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,576 |
Financial Aid:
Ball State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 178600)
Ball State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 304 | 140 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 112 | 97 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 129 | 156 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 29 | $97,745 | 12 | $95,554 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $111,154 | 6 | $92,002 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $31,571 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 40 | $94,326 | 18 | $94,370 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 152 | $81,503 | 42 | $70,359 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 119 | $63,778 | 78 | $59,248 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 169 | $50,731 | 155 | $49,599 |
| Instructor | academic year | 53 | $41,259 | 91 | $38,752 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 493 | $62,349 | 366 | $51,341 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-American Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-American Conference |
| Track | Mid-American Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 170 | 157 | 327 |
| Football | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Track | 0 | 25 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 119 | 158 |
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, General
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
Human Development, Family Studies, 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
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
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)
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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 drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad 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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