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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Indiana

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana

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Ball State University is a public college located in Muncie, Indiana, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Ball State University is $9,482. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $25,938. The college offers Master’s degrees in 88 different degree areas, with 24 Master’s degrees offered online. Ball State University enrolls 5,421 graduate students, with 78% part-time students, 76% online students, and 10% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.bsu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
1,218 full-time
4,203 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:4,111
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:535
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:15
  • Online students
    76%
  • Male/Female
    23% / 77%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$9,482
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$25,938
  • Application fee:$60
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$662
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$431
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$662
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,179
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
2,357 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
82 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:2%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:14
  • 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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