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Nearby Major Cities

  • Indianapolis—about 60 miles
  • Dayton, Ohio—about 85 miles
  • Cincinnati—about 110 miles
  • Columbus, Ohio—about 150 miles
  • Louisville, Kentucky—about 160 miles
  • Chicago—about 220 miles
  • Detroit—about 230 miles
  • St. Louis—about 300 miles

Moving to a new city involves uprooting family, leaving behind jobs, schools, and other familiarities. The university recognizes these sacrifices are a part of the relocation process. To make the move more manageable, People and Culture Services provides new university employees with practical information about programs and services available at the university and within the Muncie community.

The resources available on these pages are intended to be used as a guide and do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the businesses and organizations listed.

About Muncie

With about 70,000 residents, the city of Muncie offers a respite from the daily commutes and congestion of large metro areas. We enjoy a short driving distance everywhere and have easy access to several large metropolitan cities—and plenty to do right here in town.

Read the East Central Indiana Livability Guide.

Relocation Program: MakeMyMove

Looking for a place where your career, community, and quality of life can grow together? Muncie and Delaware County offer the advantages of a university community with the accessibility and affordability of a mid-sized city—short commutes, local arts and culture, parks and trails, educational opportunities, healthcare, athletics, and a strong sense of connection.

Through the City of Muncie’s MakeMyMove program, eligible new residents may access relocation incentives, university-related benefits, co-working options, and community-building opportunities designed to help them get settled and connected.

Current benefits for eligible participants may include:

  • Up to $5,000 cash for relocation
  • Co-working space courtesy of The Innovation Connector
  • Access to the Ball State University Library
  • One-semester Rec Fit pass at Ball State University
  • Discounted Ball State Athletics tickets
  • Help desk for connecting to local resources
  • Opportunity for board participation
  • Six-month YMCA membership

Relocation programs on MakeMyMove have specific eligibility requirements, and benefits may vary by program. Applicants should review the current MakeMyMove page to confirm eligibility, available benefits, and program status.

Ball State’s support for relocation resources and community partnerships aligns with Destination 2040: Our Flight Path, the University’s strategic plan. The plan calls our University to work with community partners to promote talent attraction and retention, foster economic growth in East Central Indiana, and strengthen the economic and social vitality of the communities we serve.

Explore the program and check your eligibility through MakeMyMove.

Utilities

Internet and Phone Services

Financial Institutions

This listing has been compiled as a guide to school options in and near Muncie, Indiana. This list does not imply endorsement or recommendation of any of the following schools. It is the responsibility of the individual using this list to schedule appointments, conduct interviews, and choose the school most suitable to their children’s needs.

Public Schools

Ball State-Affiliated School Systems

Private Schools

Other Central Indiana Colleges and Universities

There are numerous colleges and university in central Indiana for those, such as in a dual career situation, seeking employment in higher education.