Outcomes at BSU
Graduation Rate
67.95%
Transfer-out Rate
20.06%
Retention Rate
73.00%
Graduation Rate
The graduation rate at Ball State University is 67.95% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. 2,385 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,510 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 56.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 20.06% 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
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Ball State University. 2,385 students have completed and 704 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 20 students still enrolled and 401 students have left the school before completing their studies.
Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
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Total (Candidates) | 3,510 | 3,488 | 22 |
Completers | 2,385 (67.95%) | 2,378 | 7 |
Transfer-out | 704 (20.06%) | 695 | 9 |
Still Enrolled | 20 (0.57%) | 20 | - |
No Longer Enrolled | 401 (11.42%) | 395 | 6 |
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, 1,900 students have completed in 4 years and additional 412 students have completed in the 5th year.
Total | Men | Women | |
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100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,900 (54.47%) |
643 (47.66%) |
1,257 (58.77%) |
125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 412 (11.81%) |
181 (13.42%) |
231 (10.80%) |
150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 62 (1.78%) |
37 (2.74%) |
25 (1.17%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
Total | Men | Women | |
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Total | 67.95% (2,385/3,510) | 63.69% (863/1,355) | 70.63% (1,522/2,155) |
Asian | 65.71% (23/35) | 53.85% (7/13) | 72.73% (16/22) |
Black (Non-Hispanic) | 55.73% (146/262) | 47.96% (47/98) | 60.37% (99/164) |
Hispanic | 59.88% (103/172) | 61.11% (33/54) | 59.32% (70/118) |
White | 70.09% (2,018/2,879) | 66.01% (740/1,121) | 72.70% (1,278/1,758) |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 33.33% (2/6) | 100.00% (1/1) | 20.00% (1/5) |
Two or More Race | 56.78% (67/118) | 44.23% (23/52) | 66.67% (44/66) |
Unknown | 68.97% (20/29) | 76.92% (10/13) | 62.50% (10/16) |