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Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
  • Outcomes
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Located in Muncie, Indiana, Ball State University has been recognized by Abound as one of its Best Online Colleges for its support of adult learners. In addition to offering online courses, the school provides opportunities to earn credit for prior learning, helping students build on professional and life experience as they work toward a degree.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.bsu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students
913 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:12,857
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:833
  • Pell Grant students:4,841
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:1,022
  • Part-time students
    7%
  • Students over 25 years old
    6%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$336
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$13,017
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
  • Education(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Psychology(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)

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  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
  • Social Sciences(1)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:38%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:52%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
133 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Business
Criminal Justice
Education
Nursing
Psychology
General Studies
Business
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Business Administration

The online business administration degree from Ball State University provides students with a broad range of business skills. The knowledge and skill gained through the degree program gets students prepared to reach their career goals.

Criminal Justice
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Criminal Justice and Criminology

Students looking to pursue a career in law enforcement can pursue their degree in criminal justice at Ball State University entirely online.

Education
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Early Childhood Education

Pursuing your early childhood education degree at Ball State provides a solid foundation for pursing a career in elementary education. The course also includes a built-in minor in early childhood special education. The degree is offered online so that it is easy for full-time childcare professionals to work their classes into their busy schedules.

Nursing
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science (RN to BS)

Registered nurses looking to further their education and advance their careers can enroll in the RN to BS program at Ball State University. 

Psychology
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

In the ABA program at Ball State, students will learn about techniques and principles that can help bring about positive change in behavior for both children and adults.

General Studies
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Bachelor of General Studies (BGS)

Ball State’s bachelor of general studies (BGS) degree completion program brings the classroom to you online. The flexibility of the program allows students to work whenever they want – so you can make your own schedule! 

Contact Ball State University

Contact Admissions

Christopher Munchel

cmunchel@bsu.edu

765-285-8287

Main Campus

2000 W. University Ave.

Muncie, IN 47306

765-289-1241

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