Ball State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,290

Cost of attendance at Ball State University in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,524

Cost of attendance at Ball State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Ball State University was $12,968. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Ball State

Ball State net price calculator

$12,968

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Indiana and nationwide.

Indiana's average	$9,921
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Ball State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$12,968	$227 (2%)	$7,702	$9,925	$14,801	$19,090	$21,208
2021	$13,195	$338 (2%)	$8,273	$10,786	$15,158	$19,563	$21,875
2020	$13,533	$109	$8,403	$10,487	$15,185	$19,446	$21,593
2019	$13,642	$107	$8,419	$10,954	$15,116	$19,070	$21,145
2018	$13,535	$166 (1%)	$8,387	$10,848	$15,029	$18,628	$20,876
2017	$13,369	$522 (4%)	$8,697	$11,203	$16,230	$19,088	$20,739
2016	$12,847	$43	$8,671	$11,083	$15,525	$19,406	$20,602
2015	$12,804	$245 (2%)	$9,260	$11,540	$15,468	$19,357	$20,284
2014	$13,049	--	$9,178	$12,197	$16,631	$18,822	$19,971

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Ball State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$25,254	$254 (1%)	$10,290	$13,600	$1,364
2021	$25,000	$374 (2%)	$10,144	$13,506	$1,350
2020	$24,626	$76	$10,020	$13,222	$1,384
2019	$24,550	$208	$9,896	$13,300	$1,354
2018	$24,342	$402 (2%)	$9,774	$13,234	$1,334
2017	$23,940	$260 (1%)	$9,654	$12,966	$1,320
2016	$23,680	$900 (4%)	$9,498	$12,862	$1,320
2015	$22,780	$530 (2%)	$9,344	$12,176	$1,260
2014	$22,250	$760 (4%)	$9,160	$11,830	$1,260
2013	$21,490	--	$8,980	$11,490	$1,020

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Ball State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 7,531 dormitories available to its students at $4,862 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Ball State is $540 per month.
Does Ball State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Ball State for one academic year is $6,282, which works out to $698 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Ball State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,364.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Ball State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,804

If living off-campus, with family: $4,816

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,804
How much is Ball State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Ball State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Ball State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$320	$431
For out-of-state students	$1,068	$1,179

Housing and Meal

Ball State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Ball State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,282	$4,862	N/A	21	7,531
2021	$6,282	$4,862	N/A	21	7,568
2020	$6,128	$4,742	N/A	21	6,670
2019	N/A	N/A	$10,234	21	6,646
2018	N/A	N/A	$10,034	21	6,646
2017	N/A	N/A	$9,936	21	7,180
2016	N/A	N/A	$9,656	0	6,906

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Ball State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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