Acceptance Rate History
Ball State University Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
IN · Current rate: 85.5%
What is Ball State University's acceptance rate in 2024?
Ball State University's acceptance rate in 2024 is 85.5%, up from 71.6% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85.5% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 71.6% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 69.0% | 22,859 | 15,761 |
| 2021 | 68.2% | 22,947 | 15,642 |
| 2020 | 87.1% | 20,167 | 17,555 |
| 2019 | 76.7% | 23,305 | 17,878 |
| 2018 | 64.8% | 23,988 | 15,539 |
| 2017 | 62.1% | 24,191 | 15,017 |
| 2016 | 62.3% | 24,735 | 15,398 |
| 2015 | 60.5% | 22,147 | 13,399 |
| 2014 | 59.9% | 18,107 | 10,842 |
| 2013 | 60.5% | 17,118 | 10,364 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1080–1260
Admitted students at Ball State University scored between 1080 and 1260 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1080–1260.
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Trend Analysis
Ball State University's acceptance rate has increased from 60.5% in 2013 to 85.5% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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