by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Ball State University charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Ball State cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Ball State University ran about $27,524 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. If you were a Indiana resident, the yearly charges were $10,290.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $26,862 | $662 | $27,524 |
| In-State | $9,628 | $662 | $10,290 |
Ball State tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Ball State University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $27,524 for out-of-state undergrads, Ball State University is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from Indiana pay an average of $10,290 a year to attend Ball State, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Ball State University compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Ball State University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Ball State University increased with an average annual rate of 1.31% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $10,561 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at Ball State to be $21,261, and $43,083 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 1.31% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $28,251 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $56,873 for two years and $115,250 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Ball State.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.
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