Ball State University

If you are applying to Ball State, the fee for the application is $60.

Ball State Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Ball State's admissions stats.

Ball State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Ball State University.

Want to Apply Early to Ball State?

Ball State does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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Transferring to Ball State University

For more information on transferring to Ball State University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Ball State

Ball State has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Ball State?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Ball State

Wondering what factors are considered by Ball State during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with Ball State for more information on admission factors.

Ball State Application Requirements

To apply to Ball State, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Ball State's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

GPA and Testing

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Ball State?

Students admitted to Ball State have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Ball State considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Ball State has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

What is a Good SAT Score for Ball State?

What is a Good ACT Score for Ball State?

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More Information on Transferring to Ball State University

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Ball State during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

Ball State Admissions FAQs

Does Ball State accept transfer credits?

✅ Ball State accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Ball State accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Ball State?

❌ No, Ball State is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to submit your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Ball State's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Ball State is 69%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Ball State?

❌ Ball State does not offer early decision.

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