More selective than 23% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
32% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose BSU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
BSU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, BSU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 640 |
| SAT math | 530 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1080 | 1260 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
BSU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 550–640 | 530–620 | 20–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 72% | 550–630 | 530–620 | 25–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is BSU compared with other Indiana colleges?
BSU has the 33rd-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Goshen College | 84% | 65% | $14,493 |
| 30 | Indiana University-Southeast | 84% | 39% | $7,888 |
| 31 | Butler University | 85% | 80% | $36,041 |
| 32 | Trine University | 85% | 64% | $25,355 |
| 33 | Ball State University | 86% | 62% | $14,940 |
| 34 | Indiana University-Kokomo | 86% | 46% | $3,968 |
| 35 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | 89% | 67% | $22,866 |
| 36 | Valparaiso University | 89% | 70% | $18,578 |
| 37 | Union Bible College | 91% | 50% | $10,110 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at BSU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
BSU admissions questions
What is the BSU acceptance rate?
Ball State University accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 20,525 of 28,668 applicants were admitted.
Does BSU require the SAT or ACT?
Ball State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 32% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for BSU?
The middle 50% of Ball State University enrolled first-year students scored 1080–1260 on the SAT and 20–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at BSU?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,826 of 20,525).
Is BSU getting harder to get into?
Ball State University accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 72% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Ball State University overview