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History at Ball State University

34 Bachelor's Degrees
9 Master's Degrees
#165 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Ball State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.

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History Degrees Available at Ball State

Ball State History Rankings

The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools 164
Best History Schools 165

Popularity of History at Ball State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in history from Ball State. This makes it the #96 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in History from Ball State Cost?

$10,758 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Ball State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ball State was $1,118 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $336 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,688 $26,696
Fees $2,070 $2,070
Books and Supplies $1,360 $1,360
On Campus Room and Board $12,064 $12,064
On Campus Other Expenses $2,552 $2,552

Learn more about Ball State tuition and fees.

Ball State History Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 34 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Ball State, about 59% were men and 41% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in history.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 29
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Does Ball State Offer an Online BA in History?

Online degrees for the Ball State history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ball State Online Learning page.

Ball State History Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from Ball State in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in history.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

History Student Diversity at Ball State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Ball State University.

History Majors

History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
History 37

Majors Similar to History

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Journalism 501
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 223
Social Sciences 163
English Language & Literature 63
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 43

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