Ball State Per-Credit-Hour Cost Breakdown

What Will It Cost to Attend Ball State University Per Credit Hour?

Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Ball State University, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.

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Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $346 per credit hour. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $1,151 for every credit hour.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Cost Per Credit Hour	$346	$1,151

Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.

For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Ball State University appear below.

Required fees account for added up to $2,134 in-state and $2,134 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.

These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board costs.

This is how tuition at Ball State University has shifted over the past few years.

Most recently, out-of-state tuition increased 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $30,517 next year.

Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.

A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.

For a breakdown of aid offered at Ball State University, head to the Ball State University Financial Aid page.

If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Ball State University Tuition & Fees page.