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BSU Admission Requirements

MUNCIE, INDIANA

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Chances of getting into Ball State University

Acceptance Rate

ACCEPTANCE RATE

64.8%

Admission Standards		Unavailable
Applicant Competition		Low

How hard is it to get into BSU and can I get accepted? The school has a 65% acceptance rate ranking it #11 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 15,539 out of 23,988 applicants were admitted making BSU a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Ball State University typically accepts and attracts “B+” average high school students. Only 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.

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BSU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT RANGE

Not Reported

APPLICANTS SUBMITTING SAT

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SAT Reading 25th	N/A
SAT Math 25th	N/A
SAT Composite 25th	N/A

SAT Reading 75th	N/A
SAT Math 75th	N/A
SAT Composite 75th	N/A
Average SAT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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BSU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT RANGE

Not Reported

APPLICANTS SUBMITTING ACT

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ACT Reading 25th	N/A
ACT Math 25th	N/A
ACT Composite 25th	N/A

ACT Reading 75th	N/A
ACT Math 75th	N/A
ACT Composite 75th	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

AVG. HIGH SCHOOL GPA

3.42

TYPICAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADES

B+

You will need above average high school grades to get into Ball State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Ball State University was 3.42 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #21 in Indiana for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as BSU accepts 65% of students who apply.

What do these ratings mean?

HIGH SCHOOL GPA	FRESHMEN WITHIN RANGE	COMPETITIVENESS
3.75+	24%	Good
3.50 to 3.75	19%	Good
3.25 to 3.50	20%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.25	20%	Avg –
2.75 to 3.00	16%	Reach
2.50 to 2.75	1%	Reach
2.25 to 2.50	N/A%	Low
2.00 to 2.25	N/A%	Low

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

52% of Ball State University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

HIGH SCHOOL CLASS RANK	FRESHMEN WITHIN RANGE
Top 10% of class	19%
Top 25% of class	52%
Top 50% of class	90%
Bottom 50% of class	10%
Bottom 25% of class	0%

Data Sources, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

	WOMEN	MEN	TOTAL
Applied	15,284	8,704	23,988
Accepted	10,007	5,532	15,539
Acceptance Rate	65%	64%	65%
Enrolled	2,194	1,489	3,683
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	27%	24%

Fall 2020 Application Deadline

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE

Aug 15, 2020

DAYS LEFT TO APPLY

59

Applicants have 59 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2020.

Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to BSU before the Aug 15 application deadline.

ACT TEST DATE	SCORES AVAILABLE
Jul 18	Jul 28

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Ball State University and what considerations affect admission decisions?

Test Scores	Required
High School GPA	Recommended
High School Class Rank	Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies	Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150136 IPEDS survey data for Ball State University.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is my chance of getting into Ball State University?

65% of those who apply are granted admission to BSU. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

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Description

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Ball State University is a public research university in Muncie, Indiana. It has two satellite facilities in Fishers and Indianapolis. WikipediaAvg cost after aid$15KGraduation rate59%Acceptance rate62%Graduation rate is for first-time, full-time undergraduate students who graduated within 6 years. They were the largest group of students (78%) according to the 2017–18 College Scorecard data ·more Source: US Dept of Education · Learn moreAddress: 2000 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306, United StatesPhone: +1 765-289-1241Undergraduate enrollment: 16,277 (2017–18)Average annual in-state costBefore aid$24,550After aid$15,187Aid includes grants and scholarships from the institution, state and federal governmentSource: US Dept of Education (IPEDS) · Find out moreIn-state cost by household income

Household income	Average cost after aid
Less than $30,000	$8,387
$30,001–48,000	$10,848
$48,001–75,000	$15,029
$75,001–110,000	$18,628
More than $110,001	$20,876

Source: US Dept of Education (IPEDS) · Find out moreGraduation rate

	Completed within6 years	Completed within8 years
First-time full-time	59%	61%
Other full-time	57%	59%
First-time part-time	29%	30%
Other part-time	35%	39%

Source: US Dept of Education (College Scorecard) · Find out more

Ball State Requirements for Admission

What are Ball State’s admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:

• GPA requirements
• Testing requirements, including SAT and ACT requirements
• Application requirements

In this guide we’ll cover what you need to get into Ball State and build a strong application.

School location: Muncie, IN

This school is also known as: BSU, Ball State University

Admissions Rate: 64.8%

If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are.

The acceptance rate at Ball State is 64.8%. For every 100 applicants, 65 are admitted.

This means the school is moderately selective. The school expects you to meet their requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores, but they’re more flexible than other schools. If you exceed their requirements, you have an excellent chance of getting in. But if you don’t, you might be one of the unlucky minority that gets a rejection letter.

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Ball State GPA Requirements

Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.

The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. For this, we look at the school’s average GPA for its current students.

Average GPA: 3.5

The average GPA at Ball State is 3.5.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.5, Ball State requires you to be around average in your high school class. You’ll need a mix of A’s and B’s, and very few C’s. If you have a lower GPA, you can compensate with harder courses like AP or IB classes. This will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.

If you’re currently a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change in time for college applications. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.5, you’ll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate. This will help you compete effectively against other applicants who have higher GPAs than you.

SAT and ACT Requirements

Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Most schools require the SAT or ACT, and many also require SAT subject tests.

Ball State has indicated that the SAT or ACT is required for some applicants. This can mean a few things:

• The SAT or ACT is optional, but recommended by the school to improve your application chances.
• You might be able to get admitted with through your GPA or class ranking alone.
• Only specific departments at the school require the SAT or ACT.

If you’re applying to this and other schools, it’s safest to take the SAT or ACT. This will maximize your chance of getting into the best school possible, especially since most other students will be submitting their scores.

Ball State SAT Requirements

Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. This is based on the school’s average score.

Average SAT: 1150

The average SAT score composite at Ball State is a 1150 on the 1600 SAT scale.

This score makes Ball State Competitive for SAT test scores.

Ball State SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1070, and the 75th percentile New SAT score is 1230. In other words, a 1070 on the New SAT places you below average, while a 1230 will move you up to above average.

Here’s the breakdown of new SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	570	530	610
Reading + Writing	580	540	620
Composite	1150	1070	1230

SAT Score Choice Policy

The Score Choice policy at your school is an important part of your testing strategy.

Ball State has the Score Choice policy of “Highest Section.”

This is also known as “superscoring.” This means that you can choose which SAT tests you want to send to the school. Of all the scores they receive, your application readers will consider your highest section scores across all SAT test dates you submit.

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For example, say you submit the following 3 test scores:

Section	R+W	Math	Composite
Test 1	700	300	1000
Test 2	300	700	1000
Test 3	300	300	600
Superscore	700	700	1400

Even though the highest total you scored on any one test date was 1000, Ball State will take your highest section score from all your test dates, then combine them to form your Superscore. You can raise your composite score from 1000 to 1400 in this example.

This is important for your testing strategy. Because you can choose which tests to send in, and Ball State forms your Superscore, you can take the SAT as many times as you want, then submit only the tests that give you the highest Superscore. Your application readers will only see that one score.

Therefore, if your SAT superscore is currently below a 1150, we strongly recommend that you consider prepping for the SAT and retaking it. You have a very good chance of raising your score, which will significantly boost your chances of getting in.

Even better, because of the Superscore, you can focus all your energy on a single section at a time. If your Reading score is lower than your other sections, prep only for the Reading section, then take the SAT. Then focus on Math for the next test, and so on. This will give you the highest Superscore possible.

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Ball State ACT Requirements

Just like for the SAT, Ball State likely doesn’t have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.

Average ACT: 23

The average ACT score at Ball State is 23. This score makes Ball State Moderately Competitive for ACT scores.

The 25th percentile ACT score is 20, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 24.

Even though Ball State likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a 20 or below, you’ll have a harder time getting in, unless you have something else impressive in your application.

ACT Score Sending Policy

If you’re taking the ACT as opposed to the SAT, you have a huge advantage in how you send scores, and this dramatically affects your testing strategy.

Here it is: when you send ACT scores to colleges, you have absolute control over which tests you send. You could take 10 tests, and only send your highest one. This is unlike the SAT, where many schools require you to send all your tests ever taken.

This means that you have more chances than you think to improve your ACT score. To try to aim for the school’s ACT requirement of 23 and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can. When you have the final score that you’re happy with, you can then send only that score to all your schools.

ACT Superscore Policy

By and large, most colleges do not superscore the ACT. (Superscore means that the school takes your best section scores from all the test dates you submit, and then combines them into the best possible composite score). Thus, most schools will just take your highest ACT score from a single sitting.

We weren’t able to find the school’s exact ACT policy, which most likely means that it does not Superscore. Regardless, you can choose your single best ACT score to send in to Ball State, so you should prep until you reach our recommended target ACT score of 23.

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SAT/ACT Writing Section Requirements

Both the SAT and ACT have an optional essay section.

Ball State recommends that you take the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section. If you do well, they’ll consider your application to be stronger.

SAT Subject Test Requirements

Schools vary in their SAT subject test requirements. Typically, selective schools tend to require them, while most schools in the country do not.

We did not find information that Ball State requires SAT subject tests, and so most likely it does not. At least 6 months before applying, you should still doublecheck just to make sure, so you have enough time to take the test.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is moderately selective, strong academic performance will almost guarantee you admission. Scoring a 1230 SAT or a 24 ACT or above will nearly guarantee you admission. Because the school admits 64.8% of all applicants, being far above average raises the admission rate for you to nearly 100%.

If you can achieve a high SAT/ACT score, the rest of your application essentially doesn’t matter. You still need to meet the rest of the application requirements, and your GPA shouldn’t be too far off from the school average of 3.5. But you won’t need dazzling extracurriculars and breathtaking letters of recommendation to get in. You can get in based on the merits of your score alone.

But if your score is a 1070 SAT or a 20 ACT and below, you have a good chance of being one of the unlucky few to be rejected.

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What are your chances of admission at Ball State University?Chances of admission with these scores:64.8%

Here’s our custom admissions calculator. Plug in your numbers to see what your chances of getting in are.

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• 50-80%: More likely than not getting in
• 20-50%: Lower but still good chance of getting in
• 5-20%: Reach school: Unlikely to get in, but still have a shot
• 0-5%: Hard reach school: Very difficult to get in

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Application Requirements

Every school requires an application with the bare essentials – high school transcript and GPA, application form, and other core information. Many schools, as explained above, also require SAT and ACT scores, as well as letters of recommendation, application essays, and interviews. We’ll cover the exact requirements of Ball State here.

Application Requirements Overview

• Common ApplicationNot accepted
• Universal ApplicationNot accepted
• Electronic ApplicationAvailable
• Essay or Personal StatementRequired for some freshmen
• Letters of Recommendation
• InterviewNot required
• Application Fee$55
• Fee Waiver Available?Available
• Other Notes

Testing Requirements

• SAT or ACTRequired for some
• SAT Essay or ACT WritingRecommended
• SAT Subject Tests
• Scores Due in OfficeJune 30

Coursework Requirements

• SubjectRequired Years
• English4
• Math3
• Science3
• Foreign Language
• Social Studies2
• History1
• Electives

Deadlines and Early Admissions

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  • Offered?DeadlineNotification
• Regular Admission
  • YesAugust 15None
• Early Action
  • No
• Early Decision
  • No

Admissions Office Information

• Address:2000
  Muncie, IN 47306
• Phone:(765) 285-8300
• Fax:(765) 285-1632
• Email:askus@bsu.edu

Other Schools For You

If you’re interested in Ball State, you’ll probably be interested in these schools as well. We’ve divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Ball State.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Ball State. If you improve your SAT score, you’ll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
United States Military Academy	West Point, NY	1270	28
Penn State University Park	University Park, PA	1265	28
University of Cincinnati	Cincinnati, OH	1265	27
Hofstra University	Hempstead, NY	1250	28
Temple University	Philadelphia, PA	1238	27
Auburn University	Auburn University, AL	1235	28
Seton Hall University	South Orange, NJ	1231	26

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you’re competitive for Ball State, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Ohio University	Athens, OH	1170	24
University of North Texas	Denton, TX	1160	23
University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington, TX	1160	23
California State University Long Beach	Long Beach, CA	1145	23
San Jose State University	San Jose, CA	1145	23
Pace University	New York, NY	1140	25
Florida Gulf Coast University	Fort Myers, FL	1135	23

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you’re currently competitive for Ball State, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Ball State is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
East Carolina University	Greenville, NC	1105	22
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Tallahassee, FL	1105	21
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis	Indianapolis, IN	1100	22
Texas State University	San Marcos, TX	1095	23
Georgia State University	Atlanta, GA	1090	24
University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso, TX	1040	20
California State University Northridge	Northridge, CA	1030	19

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