Muncie, IN · Public · 13,988 students
What are Ball State University’s admission requirements?
Ball State University admits 85.5% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.


85.5%admitted
What to send.
- 4 supplemental essays
- SAT or ACTOptional
When to apply.
- Regular DecisionMay 1, 2027
Admitted class · 2024
Here’s the class that got in.
- Acceptance rate
- 85.5%
- SAT middle 50%
- 1080–1260median 1110
- ACT middle 50%
- 20–24median 24
- Testing
- Optional30% sent an SAT
Your chances
What are your chances at Ball State University?
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What does Ball State University weigh most?
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Very important
- Grades
- Course rigor
Considered
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Work experience
Not considered
- Class rank
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Ball State University considers each part, not how heavily.
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