Universities/IN/Ball State University

Ball State University

Muncie, IN ยท Public ยท 13,988 students

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$52k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
86%Acceptance Rate
62%Graduation Rate
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Is Ball State University worth it?
โœ… Excellent ROI
$104,328 total cost vs $887,916 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Your residency
Tuition: $11,082/year
Your intended major
$67,350/yr starting โ†’ $94,152/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$30k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$44,328
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$104,328

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1โ€“2 (starting salary)$134,700
Years 3โ€“10 (mid-career salary)$753,216
Total 10-yr Earnings$887,916

Key Numbers

$783,588
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
1.5 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+68%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
๐Ÿ“Š Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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