Outcomes at BSU
Graduation Rate
63.87%
Transfer-out Rate
23.75%
Retention Rate
73.00%
The graduation rate at Ball State University is 63.87% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. 2,487 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,894 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 58.60%.
The transfer-out rate is 23.75% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The retention rate (full-time students) is 73% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Ball State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Ball State University. 2,487 students have completed and 925 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 35 students still enrolled and 447 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,894 | 3,870 | 24 |
| Completers | 2,487 (63.87%) | 2,477 | 10 |
| Transfer-out | 925 (23.75%) | 914 | 11 |
| Still Enrolled | 35 (0.90%) | 35 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 447 (11.48%) | 444 | 3 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,924 students have completed in 4 years and additional 461 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,924 (49.72%) |
710 (46.07%) |
1,214 (52.13%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 461 (11.91%) |
197 (12.78%) |
264 (11.34%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 74 (1.91%) |
38 (2.47%) |
36 (1.55%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 63.87% (2,487/3,894) | 61.64% (953/1,546) | 65.33% (1,534/2,348) |
| Asian | 61.36% (27/44) | 54.55% (12/22) | 68.18% (15/22) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 57.85% (199/344) | 54.35% (75/138) | 60.19% (124/206) |
| Hispanic | 61.88% (125/202) | 67.07% (55/82) | 58.33% (70/120) |
| White | 65.12% (2,018/3,099) | 62.86% (765/1,217) | 66.58% (1,253/1,882) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (2/4) | 50.00% (1/2) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Two or More Race | 58.70% (81/138) | 57.41% (31/54) | 59.52% (50/84) |
| Unknown | 50.00% (24/48) | 44.44% (12/27) | 57.14% (12/21) |