Ball State University

 

Ball State University

  Ball State University
2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306		 General information
 (765) 289-1241

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Associate degrees, Bachelor degrees, Master's degrees, Doctor's degrees
Carnegie classification: Not Applicable
Number of students: 20,351 (2006)
2007-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 25

About this School
Ball State University is a state-run university located in Muncie, Indiana. Located on the northwest side of the city, Ball State's campus spans more than one thousand acres (4 km²). The student body consists of more than 18,500 undergraduate students and more than 1,500 graduate students. Famous alumni include David Letterman, Joyce DeWitt, Garfield creator Jim Davis and the founder of Papa John's, John Schnatter. Originally a normal school, Ball State has grown and expanded over the years and is recognized today for its programs in architecture, teaching, anthropology, entrepreneurship, and communications.
 
History
Ball State University wasn't the first school to operate at its location. Previous educational institutions operated at the intersection of University and McKinley avenues before 1918. They were neither public nor did they carry the "Ball" name.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-20082006-20072005-2006
In-State$ 7,212$ 6,810$ 6,458
Out of State$ 18,280$ 17,186$ 16,218
Books and Supplies$ 930$ 910$ 880
On-Campus
Room and board$ 7,240$ 6,898$ 6,680
Other Expenses$ 2,576$ 2,422$ 2,172
Off Campus
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Off Campus w/ family
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Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 19% $ 2,803
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 52% $ 3,077
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 50% $ 2,983
Loans to students 52% $ 3,917
 
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