Paying for Ball State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,758 3.05%	$28,766 3.02%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,992 3.01%	$29,196 3.02%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Ball State University (BSU) are $10,758 for Indiana residents and $28,766 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

87% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,706. It could cover 37.22% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,028 for Indiana residents and $34,036 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

BSU's 4-year tuition is $44,589 for Indiana residents and $119,207 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $111,346 for Indiana residents and $185,965 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Ball State University is $10,758 for Indiana residents and $28,766 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.05% for Indiana residents and increased by 3.02% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of BSU is $11,086 for Indiana residents and $29,633 for out-of-state students, a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

BSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,440	$27,924	$13,786
2023-2024	$10,758	$28,766	$14,616
Change % 2023-2024	3.05%	3.02%	6.02%
2024-2025	$11,086	$29,633	$15,496

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,992 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $29,196. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at BSU is $12,353 for Indiana residents and $30,078 for out-of-state students , a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

BSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,642	$28,340	$13,786
2023-2024	$11,992	$29,196	$14,616
Change % 2023-2024	3.01%	3.02%	6.02%
2024-2025	$12,353	$30,078	$15,496

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at BSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $336 for Indiana residents and $1,118 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $451 for Indiana residents and $1,233 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$326	$1,085
	2023-2024	$336	$1,118
	2024-2025	$346	$1,152
Graduate	2022-2023	$438	$1,197
	2023-2024	$451	$1,233
	2024-2025	$464	$1,270

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,616. The Living costs increased by 6.02% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The BSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,734 for state residents and $44,742 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,734 for state residents and $44,742 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At BSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,758
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$28,766
Room & Board	$12,064	$12,064
Personal Expenses	$2,552	$2,552
Books & Supplies	$1,360
COA (In-State)	$26,734	$26,734
COA (Out-of-State)	$44,742	$44,742

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at BSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at BSU is $44,589 for Indiana residents and $119,207 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

BSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,912	$11,067	$11,225	$11,385	$44,589
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$29,175	$29,589	$30,009	$30,435	$119,207
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,067	$11,225	$11,385	$11,548	$45,225
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,589	$30,009	$30,435	$30,867	$120,900
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,225	$11,385	$11,548	$11,712	$45,871
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,009	$30,435	$30,867	$31,306	$122,617
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$11,385	$11,548	$11,712	$11,880	$46,525
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$30,435	$30,867	$31,306	$31,750	$124,358
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$11,548	$11,712	$11,880	$12,049	$47,189
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,867	$31,306	$31,750	$32,201	$126,124

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $111,346 for Indiana residents and $185,965 for out-of-state students.

BSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,168	$27,608	$28,055	$28,508	$111,346
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$45,431	$46,130	$46,841	$47,563	$185,965
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,608	$28,057	$28,511	$28,972	$113,156
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$46,130	$46,841	$47,563	$48,297	$188,831
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,057	$28,513	$28,975	$29,445	$114,997
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$46,841	$47,563	$48,297	$49,043	$191,744
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,513	$28,977	$29,447	$29,925	$116,870
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$47,563	$48,297	$49,043	$49,801	$194,704
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$28,977	$29,450	$29,927	$30,413	$118,775
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$48,297	$49,043	$49,801	$50,571	$197,711

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 87% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $68,522 for Indiana residents and $143,141 for out-of-state students.

BSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,462	$16,902	$17,349	$17,802	$68,522
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$34,725	$35,424	$36,135	$36,857	$143,141
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,902	$17,351	$17,805	$18,266	$70,332
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,424	$36,135	$36,857	$37,591	$146,007
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,351	$17,807	$18,269	$18,739	$72,173
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,135	$36,857	$37,591	$38,337	$148,920
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,807	$18,271	$18,741	$19,219	$74,046
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,857	$37,591	$38,337	$39,095	$151,880
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,271	$18,744	$19,221	$19,707	$75,951
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,591	$38,337	$39,095	$39,865	$154,887

	In-State	Out-of-State
Ball State University	$10,758	$28,766
University of Akron Main Campus	$12,799	$17,239
Eastern Michigan University	$16,260	$16,260
Western Michigan University	$15,298	$19,098
Kent State University at Kent	$11,767	$20,880
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	$13,390	$21,378