Ball State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Ball State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Ball State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Ball State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Ball State accepted 71% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 28,668 people applied and 20,525 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Ball State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Ball State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Ball State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Ball State considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Application Essay
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Ball State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Ball State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 0.88.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Ball State is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Ball State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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