Skip to content
  • Best Online Colleges
  • Best Colleges for Adults
    • Best Colleges for Military and Veterans
  • Programs & Careers
  • Advice for Students
  • About
Find Schools
2022 Best Online Colleges Indiana
Best Online Colleges Midwest

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
  • Outcomes
  • Military
  • Programs & Degrees

Ball State University is a public college in Muncie, Indiana and has been named to the Best Online Colleges Midwest award list. Its online program features 7 online degree options. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $13,457 and the per-credit hour charge is $314. The school offers on-campus day care, weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.bsu.edu

Accessibility

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

Demographics

Part-time students
1,446 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:14,334
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:816
  • Pell Grant students:5,588
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:1,911
  • Part-time students
    9%
  • Students over 25 years old
    5%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$314
In-district tuition and fees
$10,144
Get the financial advice you need to start college.
Learn More

Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
7 degrees

More information about degrees »


Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Engineering(1)
  • Library Science(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)

SHOW MORE

  • History(2)
Get the advice you need to start your online or distance degree.
Learn More

Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:53%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:43%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
157 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
Get the advice you need as a military member or veteran returning to school.
Learn More

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

Find Us Online

cms.bsu.edu

Abound - Degrees of Opportunity

​Abound is a college guidance system for degree-seeking adults. We help students find the best place to earn an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, nursing degree, or MBA. The colleges we work with are nationally recognized for program excellence, with courses available on campus, online, or both.​

  • Contact Us
  • Nominate a School
  • Privacy & Terms
  • Finish College
  • Grad School
  • Nursing
  • MBA
© 2023 Abound / Colleges of Distinction

Website made by the MAC

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Are you a high school student? Check out

COLLEGES OF DISTINCTION