by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Ball State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Ball State University ran $11,082 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $29,630. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for came to $2,134 in-state and $2,134 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,948 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
| Total | $11,082 | $29,630 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Ball State University charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Ball State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Ball State University sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Ball State University Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Ball State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,628 | $26,862 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,434 | $25,918 |
| One Year Ago | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,948 | $27,496 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Ball State has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 3.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $30,517 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.51%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $11,359. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.49%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $30,367.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,359 | $30,367 |
| In 2 Years | $11,643 | $31,123 |
| In 3 Years | $11,934 | $31,898 |
| In 4 Years | $12,232 | $32,692 |
| In 5 Years | $12,538 | $33,506 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $126,080, or about $47,168 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Ball State University, head to the Ball State University Financial Aid page.
