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Ball State University

  • Graduate School
  • Muncie, IN
  • 40 reviews
    Ball State is a public graduate school in Muncie, Indiana. It has a large graduate student body with an enrollment of 5,724 graduate students. Of the 72 graduate programs offered at Ball State University, 20 are offered online or through graduate distance education programs. The most popular graduate school programs at Ball State University are Special Education and Teaching, Educational Administration, and Registered Nursing (RN). 79% of its graduate students are part-time graduate students.
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    Address
    2000 University Ave
    Muncie, IN 47306
    Website
    bsu.edu
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    Masters and Doctoral Programs

    Most Popular Programs
    • Special Education and Teaching
      826 Students
    • Educational Administration
      101 Students
    • Registered Nursing (RN)
      92 Students
    • Business
      86 Students
    • Elementary Education
      53 Students
    • Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
      52 Students
    • School Psychology
      52 Students
    • Information Science
      48 Students
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      39 Students
    • Architecture
      37 Students
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    Graduate Students

    Total Graduate Students
    5,724
    Part-Time Grad Students
    4,529
    Research Assistants
    275
    Teaching Assistants
    321
    Racial Diversity
    • White
      76.6%
    • African American
      6.1%
    • Hispanic
      6.1%
    • Unknown
      3.4%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      3.2%
    • Asian
      2.5%
    • Multiracial
      1.9%
    • Pacific Islander
      0.1%
    • Native American
      0%

    Student Life

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes students at your school?
    Based on 13 responses
    • Driven
      38%
    • Down-to-earth
      8%
    • Friendly
      31%
    • Intellectual
      15%
    • Organized
      8%
    Poll
    What phrase best describes your program?
    Based on 13 responses
    • Competitive and intense
      31%
    • Great brand name
      8%
    • Prepared me for the real world
      23%
    • Supportive/helped me grow
      31%
    • Preparation for PhD
      8%
    $500 Graduate Student Scholarship 

    Professors

    Poll
    77%
    of students agree that professors care about their students' success.13 responses
    Poll
    92%
    of students agree that professors are engaging and easy to understand.13 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students agree that professors helped connect them to future opportunities.13 responses

    Return On Investment

    Poll
    How much did you spend on your graduate degree?
    Based on 13 responses
    • $25K-$50K
      46%
    • <$25K
      54%
    Poll
    How much did you make post-graduation?
    Based on 13 responses
    • $50-$75K
      8%
    • <$50K
      8%
    • Did not graduate yet
      85%
    62%
    of students feel the degree they are getting at this school is worth the time and money.13 responses
    Living in the Area

    Muncie

    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Nightlife
      A-
    Median Household Income
    $33,616
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $716
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $70,800
    National
    $184,700

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    Ball State University Reviews

    40 reviews
    The university was recommended by colleagues and has helped me grow as a clinician! The professors and advisors are responsive and genuinely want their students to succeed. As an online program, the asynchronous classes make for a manageable work-life balance.
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    BSU has one of the best Teacher's Colleges in the U.S. Their programs are current and relevant, including Curriculum and Educational Technology. They always seem to be expanding to incorporate new programs and they have top rated educators and administration. I got my BA from them and am now working on my Masters Degree program online from the safety and comfort of my home. Which, by the way, they have tight rules and regulations regarding COVID-19, testing regularly, along with email alerts as to any changes. They also have on-campus classes that are also in-line with COVID-19 health standards. It is a school also known for medicine, music, journalism and art, and sciences, among so many other programs. They also have a diverse sports program on-going and in-line with all current health standards. Everytime I have been ready to move forward with my education, Ball State has been there for me. I owe my beloved education to them. Go Cardinals.
    One of the things I like about Ball State University is their acceptance rate. Compared to most schools in US, they have less (unnecessary) hurdles in the admission process. Their policy allow inclusion for students from different academic background and experience yet upholding a standard that has kept them competitive.

    The other advantage is the cost of attendance. Ball state offers one of the most cost-effective tuition amongst schools in its class. The location also makes living expenses cheap compared to other states in the country.

    Besides the comparably low cost of attendance, they also provide greater support for its graduate students when put side-by-side with other Universities. They have assistanships that allow students to work on campus and support themselves throughout their program. So on the overall you pay less to get more.

    A Ball State University graduate program is therefore a wise choice.
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