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Ball State at a Glance

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Location:
Muncie, IN
Setting:
Small city
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$8,214
Out-of-State Tuition:
$20,398
Room & Board:
$8,208
Full-Time Undergrads:
16,412
Part-Time Undergrads:
1,003
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School Website:
www.bsu.edu
Admissions Website:
www.bsu.edu/web/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.bsu.edu/finaid
Application Deadline:
March 1
Acceptance Rate:
65 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1440–1720
Average ACT Scores:
20–24

Best Things

  • The friends you meet
  • The parties and bars
  • Some great restaurants
  • Great computer network
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • University Parking Services
  • You can't buy kegs in Muncie
  • University Police Department crackdowns
  • Limited diversity
  • More worst things . . .

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Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $20K-30K, Student Body: 10000-20000, Indiana, Small city, Bachelor's (4-year), Associate (2-year), Master's, Doctoral, Certificate

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Ask a Ball State student, and they’ll tell you they’re happy to be where they are. Sure, there’s Parking Services to deal with, UPD crack-downs, and a ban on kegs, but these drawbacks pale when compared to the friends and memories students say they’ve acquired at BSU. Although recent policies threaten to end the party-school reputation, Ball State still has a strong social scene that continues to build friendships most students would be unwilling to give up.

Depending on your major, courses can be extremely trying. Be prepared for some late nights—especially if you’re interested in architecture, nursing, or journalism as a major. Whatever your field of study, it is important to focus and remember what you’re here for.

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Majors at Ball State University

eabuell

Nursing Science, Education, and Practice '12

5.0
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ARNP/FNP

The ARNP program is incredibly challenging. However, the staff and the University as a whole make the requirements supported and "do-able". I work full time, have small children, and although alot of my time is spent on the computer, the assignments are enriching and definetly going to help my career outcomes!

May 18, 2012

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Scholarships at Ball State University

eabuell

Nursing Science, Education, and Practice '12

4.6
A

Very Good Communication

Financial Aid department is very helpful in walking us through the complicated and tasking steps every semester. They always are able to answer my questions over the phone and helped me addtionally when needed.

May 17, 2012

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Majors at Ball State University

eabuell

Nursing Science, Education, and Practice '12

3.5
B

Great Program but Long

The Master's ARNP is 3 years vs most programs that are only 2 years. I'm very "burned out" in the 3rd year and wish I had completed a 2 year program instead.

May 17, 2012

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User rating for Ball State University is 3.5 out of 5 based on 811 user reviews.

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