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 .
Admissionhttps://www.bsu.edu/web/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.bsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/apply-now
Financial Aidhttps://www.bsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships
Net Price Calculatorhttps://bsu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.bsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships/types/veterans-affairs
Athletichttps://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/oirds/student-consumer
Disability Servicehttps://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.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Ball State University is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Ball State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,165). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
BSU SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Ball State University1,18026
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,16523
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Public, 4-Years Colleges1,11267
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana1,09565

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Ball State University, 1,036 students submitted SAT scores (30% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,180 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.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing550600640
Mathematics540580620
Total1,0901,180 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 26 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.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite232628
English222528
Mathematics222527

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.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Ball State University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankNot Considered
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted