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Acceptance Rate History
Ball State University
IN · Current rate: 72%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 71.6% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 68.95% | 22,859 | 15,761 |
| 2021 | 68.17% | 22,947 | 15,642 |
| 2020 | 87.05% | 20,167 | 17,555 |
| 2019 | 76.71% | 23,305 | 17,878 |
| 2018 | 64.78% | 23,988 | 15,539 |
| 2017 | 62.08% | 24,191 | 15,017 |
| 2016 | 62.25% | 24,735 | 15,398 |
| 2015 | 60.5% | 22,147 | 13,399 |
| 2014 | 59.88% | 18,107 | 10,842 |
| 2013 | 60.54% | 17,118 | 10,364 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Ball State University's acceptance rate has increased from 60.5% in 2013 to 71.6% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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