Inside Academics at Ball State University

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Ball State University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Ball State University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at Ball State University is about average at 15 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 78% of instructors full time, Ball State University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Most Popular Majors

Ball State University offers 99 majors with reported completions across 27 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Ball State University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Ball State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Additional Questions to Ask

As you weigh academic life at Ball State University, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Ball State University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 8,195 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (78% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Ball State University.

Dig Deeper into Academics on Ball State University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Ball State University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at Ball State University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at Ball State University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at Ball State University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Ball State University — regional and program accreditation status