Ball State University Admission
Application Fee
$60
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
71.60%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.64%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,477
SAT Scores
1,160
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 22,859 students have applied and 15,761 students have allowed to admit to Ball State University (Acceptance rate: 68.95%). BSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.06 % where 3,477 students have finally enrolled out of 15,761 admitted students.
BSU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Louisville and University of Central Florida, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.67%).
BSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 26.30%).
How to Apply to Ball State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply BSU. BSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.bsu.edu/web/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.bsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | https://www.bsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships |
| Net Price Calculator | https://bsu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.bsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships/types/veterans-affairs |
| Athletic | https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/oirds/student-consumer |
| Disability Service | https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at BSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Ball State University is 1,160 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Ball State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,151). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball State University | 1,160 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,151 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana | 1,095 | 65 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Ball State University, 1,036 students submitted SAT scores (30% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,160 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 580 | 620 |
| Total | 1,090 | 1,180 | 1,260 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Ball State University, 203 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 28 |
| English | 22 | 25 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 25 | 27 |
BSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Ball State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |