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Ball State University (BSU)
- 2000 University Ave
- Muncie, IN 47306
- OPEID College Code: 00178600
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- General Phone: (765) 289-1241
- President: Dr. Jo Ann M. Gora
- Website: www.bsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 19,849
- College Alias: BSU, Ball U
- College Mascot: Cardinals
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - BSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.bsu.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 5,483 | 7,715 | 13,198 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,745 (68%) | 5,757 (75%) | 9,502 (72%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,731 (46%) | 2,042 (35%) | 3,773 (40%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,772 | 78% |
| ACT ® Exam | 749 | 21% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 570 |
| SAT ® Math | 470 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | 460 | 560 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: BSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 82%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 53% | 21% | 52% | 38% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,282 | $3,628 | $3,490 | $3,786 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.0% | 2.1% | 2.7% |
| Number in Default | 100 | 78 | 93 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,243 | 3,675 | 3,362 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,212 | $6,810 | $6,458 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,280 | $17,186 | $16,218 |
| Books and Supplies | $930 | $910 | $880 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,240 | $6,898 | $6,680 |
| Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,422 | $2,172 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,958 | $17,040 | $16,190 |
| Out of State | $29,026 | $27,416 | $25,950 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $8,142 | $7,720 | $7,338 |
| Out of State | $19,210 | $18,096 | $17,098 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,142 | $7,720 | $7,338 |
| Out of State | $19,210 | $18,096 | $17,098 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 19,849 Undergraduate: 16,694 Graduate: 3,155
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 9,201 Female: 10,648
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,044 Female: 8,650
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,157 Female: 1,998
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 16,493 Part-Time: 3,356
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 15,367 Part-Time: 1,327
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,126 Part-Time: 2,029
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 247 | 1% |
| American Indian | 62 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,261 | 6% |
| Asian | 172 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 339 | 2% |
| White | 16,883 | 85% |
| Unknown | 885 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 4,956 | 25% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,003 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,131 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,442 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,436 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 795 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 603 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 789 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 292 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.05% |
| Age Uknown | 393 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,289 | 2,840 | 449 |
| Faculty Status | 1,214 | 981 | 233 |
| Tenured Faculty | 487 | 486 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 869 | - | 869 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,171 | 938 | 233 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 231 | 231 | - |
| Other Professionals | 438 | 429 | 9 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,449 | 1,242 | 207 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 451 | 421 | 30 |
| Skilled Crafts | 122 | 122 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 583 | 413 | 170 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,659 (859) | $62,349 (493) | $51,341 (366) |
| Professor | $79,090 (194) | $81,503 (152) | $70,359 (42) |
| Associate Professor | $61,984 (197) | $63,778 (119) | $59,248 (78) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,189 (324) | $50,731 (169) | $49,599 (155) |
| Instructor | $39,675 (144) | $41,259 (53) | $38,752 (91) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $94,339 (58) | $94,326 (40) | $94,370 (18) |
| Professor | $97,104 (41) | $97,745 (29) | $95,554 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $102,315 (13) | $111,154 (7) | $92,002 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,621 (1) | $65,621 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $31,571 (3) | $31,571 (3) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,894 (917) | $63,462 (533) | $52,554 (384) |
| Professor | $79,153 (235) | $81,258 (181) | $72,097 (54) |
| Associate Professor | $63,330 (210) | $65,287 (126) | $60,393 (84) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,200 (325) | $50,748 (170) | $49,599 (155) |
| Instructor | $39,392 (147) | $40,432 (56) | $38,752 (91) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,509,596 | $2,874,610 | $2,634,986 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 52% | 48% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 420 | 220 | 200 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 420 | 220 | 200 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 37 | - | 37 |
| Field Hocky | 20 | - | 20 |
| Football | 104 | 104 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Gymnastics | 18 | - | 18 |
| Soccer | 28 | - | 28 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 60 | 29 | 31 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $102,240 | $64,560 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $47,647 | $25,585 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 69 | 35 | 34 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 13 | 13 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 12 | - |
| Golf | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 59% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 55% |
| Female | 61% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 56% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 53% |
| White | 59% |
| Unknown | 58% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 28% |
| 5 Years | 50% |
| 6 Years | 55% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | - |
| Drug Related | 36 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 143 | 70 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 18 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 49 | 40 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 11 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 33 | 58 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 8 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 13 | 40 |
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