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Ball State University
  • 4 Year
  • MUNCIE, IN
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Ball State University
#5 in Top Public Universities in Indiana
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • MUNCIE, IN
  • 3,851 reviews
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    Ball State University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    A
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    43%
    Average Housing Cost
    $4,862 / year
    Poll
    70%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 930 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 342 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    A
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $6,282 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 628 responses
    • Woodworth
      25%
    • Atrium
      21%
    • Noyer
      15%
    • Student Center
      13%
    • Quizno's
      6%
    • Elliott Dining
      5%
    • Noyer Retreat
      4%
    80%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 269 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 192 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      42%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      52%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      7%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    80%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 241 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 137 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      39%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      41%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      17%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 182 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      22%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      56%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      16%
    • Not very visible.
      5%
    • We have campus police?
      1%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 371 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      3%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      43%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      50%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      4%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Diving, Football, Golf, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Diving, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Musical Theater, Music Ensembles, Pep Band
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 233 responses
    • Dressing up Frog Baby in the winter
      24%
    • Football Games
      13%
    • Decorating dorm room doors for each season
      12%
    • Bed Races
      11%
    • Homecoming
      11%
    • Rush week!
      6%
    • Rocky Horror Picture Show
      6%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 255 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      7%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      46%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      27%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      7%
    • Parties? What parties?
      12%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 168 responses
    • Homecoming
      26%
    • Halloween
      18%
    • Halloween/homecoming/welcome week
      17%
    • Late Nite Carnival
      10%
    • Welcome Week
      9%
    • Late night and movies
      8%
    • There is a party every weekend no matter what
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    15%
    Women in Sororities
    17%
    60%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 328 responses
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