We Are Now Test-Optional

As of August 2018, Ball State is a test-optional institution for most incoming freshmen. This means you may choose whether you submit your SAT or ACT scores to us—we do not require them. We made this change so you may decide whether your scores best reflect your academic performance. Not submitting test scores will not count against you.

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Find Your Path

Want to become a Cardinal? Review undergraduate admission criteria, apply for your desired term, learn if your high school courses are worth college credit, and review our step-by-step guide to become #BallStateBound.

 

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Interested in transferring schools? We welcome you to join the Cardinal family and pursue a degree that is highly valued by employers and peers. Review admission requirements, learn how your credits will transfer, and review our step-by-step guide to apply to Ball State.

 

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Are you looking to continue your education at a world-class university in the United States? Look no further. Review undergraduate programs, learn international admission criteria, and apply today. Your adventure begins here!

 

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Review undergraduate admission criteria if you are home-schooled, a GED/TASC recipient, age 23 or older, a nondegree student, re-enrolling at Ball State, a guest enrolled at another institution, or a high school special (dual credit, early college credit). Learn how to apply and review our step-by-step guide to become #BallStateBound!

 

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Welcome to the family! Confirm your enrollment, prepare for Orientation, and get the lowdown on everything you need to know before starting your first year of college.

 

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File Your FAFSA Now

To be considered for most financial aid options at Ball State, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. File soon for maximum opportunities.

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Majors and Special Programs

Do you want to design skyscrapers? Start your own company? Create programs for students with autism? Star on Broadway? Choose from about 190 majors and become a leader in your future career.

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Explore our innovative degrees, immersive learning opportunities, engaging campus, and many more ways we spark our students' intellectual curiosity and empower them to excel.

 

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Paying for College

Financial Aid

Roughly 80 percent of our students qualify for financial aid. You have hundreds of scholarships, grants, loans, and more at your disposal. See what you may qualify for.

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Not only do you get to learn from faculty who are leaders in their fields, but you can do so at one of the most competitive prices in the Midwest.

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Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Lucina Hall
2000 W. University Ave.
Muncie, IN 47306

Academic year: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summer hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

800-482-4BSU (4278)

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