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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
17,785
Total Undergrads
Including 1,259 Part-time
3,882
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 18 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
55% Women
45% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-A

Mid-American Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

7
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $125,229)
10
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $69,360)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined - 38 - -
Baseball 36 - Yes -
Basketball 12 19 - Yes
Field Hockey - 21 - Yes
Football 112 - - -
Golf 11 8 - Yes
Gymnastics - 17 - -
Soccer - 32 Yes Yes
Softball - 23 - -
Swimming and Diving 21 33 Yes -
Tennis 11 8 - -
Volleyball 16 19 Yes Yes
Badminton - - - Yes
Bowling - - - Yes
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes -
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - - Yes
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Roller Hockey - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Sailing - - Yes -
Track and Field, X-Country - - Yes Yes
Water Polo - - Yes -
Water Sports - - Yes -
Weight Lifting - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0.8%
Black/non-Hispanic 6.3%
Hispanic 2.0%
Non-resident alien 3.2%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 4.1%
Two or more races 1.3%
White/non-Hispanic 82.0%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 71
Liquor Law Violation 95
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 3
Property Crime 29
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Hannah from Indianapolis, IN
  • 3
  • “The dorms at Ball State are rather accommodating. Many renovations have been made to the dorms in the past few years and offer features such as work out rooms, kitchenettes,…”

  • Jun-26-2012 » Read More
  • Jessica from Munster, IN
  • 4
  • “There are plenty of activities to do, such as mud volleyball, LAN parties, casino night, and late night. Whether you're more interested in athletics, socializing, or gaming, there's something…”

  • Jun-18-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Landon from Warsaw, IN
  • May-16-2013 I am a current student here

    The variety and a taste of the food is good as well as the locations on campus. Different dorm locations serve different meals and offer food court/sit down style eating areas.

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  • 4
  • Abby from Evansville, IN
  • May-08-2013 I am a current student here

    Ball State had a large array of dining areas. There are two Starbucks, a taco bell, a Chick-fil-A and a Jamba Juice on campus that you can using your dining card for. Of course some places are better than others, but there is very much to choose from.

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  • 4
  • Danielle from Fishers, IN
  • Apr-28-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    Food is pretty good. If you buying it with cash it can get pretty expensive. but overall if you are in the atrium, they have chik fil la and pizza places.

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  • 4
  • Lauren from Muncie, IN
  • Apr-26-2013 I am a current student here

    I have to admit that the food on campus is GREAT. There are a lot of different places where you can use your meal plan such as Jamba Juice, Starbucks, Taco Bell and even Chick Fil A.

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  • 4
  • Cardinal Student
  • Apr-24-2013 I am a current student here

    Great food! Not a bad price either. I always enjoyed stopping by Starbucks in the student center on my way to class.

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  • 4
  • Patrick from Greenwood, IN
  • Apr-10-2013 I am a current student here

    There are plenty of options when it comes to food and dining, giving students the ability to choose from home-cooked types of meals to fast food.

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  • 5
  • Brooke
  • Apr-09-2013 I am a current student here

    There is something at Ball State for everyone. Whether you like home cooked veggies and barbecue or you are into healthy salads and fresh fruit smoothies, you will find something for you here. I also love going to Wednesday night breakfast for dinner at Woodworth, a BSU tradition.

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  • 4
  • Katherine from Island Lake, IL
  • Apr-02-2013 I am a current student here

    This definitely depends on where you decide to eat but for the most part I like the food here. You have a lot of options from fast food like Chikfile or Sbarro to the Mangolian grill or Mexican. They also have home style cooking and salad bars, it's great!

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Lauren from Muncie, IN
  • Apr-26-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek Life is very active at Ball State. I, personally do not take part in Greek Life but have friends that do and they love it!

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  • 0
  • Patrick from Greenwood, IN
  • Apr-10-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is almost irrelevant here at Ball State due to the city of Muncie's law of 7 or more females under the same roof being classified as a brothel.

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  • 0
  • Katherine from Island Lake, IL
  • Apr-02-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is definitely a thing to do at Ball State, there are a lot of people who love being Greek here. We do have Greek row for the fraternities. They do a lot of activities like greek week but are also very involved in the community and service work as well.

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  • 0
  • Georgina
  • Mar-03-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is great at Ball State. A ton of different fraternities and sororities and it's very popular on campus!

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  • 0
  • Shelby from IN
  • Feb-26-2013 I am a current student here

    I am not in a sorority (just not my thing), but my boyfriend is in a fraternity and he loves it. They are always having parties or some type of get together. So if you're on the fence, definitely join!(:

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