2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$12,968
Net Price
68%
Admitted
21%
Enrolled
68%
Graduation Rate
14/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Ball State University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 20,319. In 2021, there were 673 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #9 in Indiana and ranks #261 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
673
Total Enrollment
20,319
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Ball State University
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Indiana Rank
Combining ranking factors for 45 schools that offer psychology degrees in Indiana, Ball State University ranks #9.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Ball State University ranks #261.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Ball State University offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology and Research Psychology. At the master level Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Psychometrics Psychology, Research Psychology, Social Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology and Educational Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA | PhD |
| Clinical Psychology | – | – | 8 | – |
| Cognitive Psychology | – | – | 2 | – |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | 71 | 12 | 120 | 20 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 4 | 28 | 9 |
| Developmental Psychology | – | 4 | – | – |
| Educational Psychology | – | 8 | 84 | 11 |
| General Psychology | 169 | – | – | – |
| Psychometrics Psychology | – | – | 12 | – |
| Research Psychology | – | 4 | 20 | – |
| Social Psychology | – | – | 6 | – |
| Social Work | 66 | – | 15 | – |
| Total Graduates | 306 | 32 | 295 | 40 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 22,947 students applied to the Ball State University. The university admitted 68% and 21% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Indiana universities is 7,207. On average, all Indiana institutions admit 78% and 26% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Ball State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 73%. Compared to all Indiana four or more years colleges, the percentage is 71%.
The overall graduation rate for Ball State University is 68%, compared to 58% for all Indiana universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 29%.
Compare BSU to Indiana Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Ball State University to the average of all Indiana four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
BSU
22,947
Applicants
68%
Percent Admitted
21%
Percent Enrolled
73%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
68%
Graduation Rate
IN Colleges
7,207
Applicants
78%
Percent Admitted
26%
Percent Enrolled
71%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,042 or 80% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 253 or 20% part-time faculty members employed at Ball State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,042 or 80%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
BSU
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
80%
Percent Full-Time
20%
Percent Part-Time
80%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
IN Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
56%
Percent Full-Time
44%
Percent Part-Time
53%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Ball State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $9,628, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,364.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $9,482 and the average cost for graduate fees is $662.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Ball State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Ball State University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $10,796 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,804 |
| Total Living Expenses | $13,600 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $9,628 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,364 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $24,592 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $9,482 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $662 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $10,144 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Ball State University is $12,968. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Ball State University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $8,273 | $7,702 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $10,786 | $9,925 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $15,158 | $14,801 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $19,563 | $19,090 |
| $110,001 and more | $21,875 | $21,208 |
Compare Ball State University to all Indiana universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
BSU
$24,592
Cost to Attend
$10,868
Average Financial Aid
95%
Percent Receiving Aid
$12,968
Net Price
IN Colleges
$38,729
Cost to Attend
$17,548
Average Financial Aid
93%
Percent Receiving Aid
$17,333
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,372 or 95%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 12,838 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $10,868.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 12,838 | $10,868 |
| Pell Grants | 5,357 | $5,313 |
| Federal Student Loans | 12,196 | $6,835 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Ball State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
BSU
12,838
Grant or Scholarship Aid
42%
Grants or Scholarships
5,357
Number of Pell Grants
18%
Pell Grants
12,196
Federal Student Loans
40%
Federal Student Loans
IN Colleges
4,881
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
2,153
Number of Pell Grants
23%
Pell Grants
2,532
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
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