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.

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85.5%admitted

What to send.

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?

See where your GPA and scores land in the class that got in.

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Reported by the college

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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