In the beginning a normal school, Ball State has grown and expanded since its foundation. Ball State is classified as a Doctoral/Research University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Combining top-flight talent with the top-notch resources Ball State has to offer, its learners and faculty inject endless energy and creativity into what they teach and how they learn.
As a comprehensive university, Ball State offers a diversity of academic opportunities, including undergraduate majors and pre-professional programs, as well as master’s and doctoral degrees. Its programs in architecture, telecommunications, landscape architecture, education, entrepreneurship, and online master’s degree in nursing are consistently ranked among the best in the nation. That excellence is thanks to the quality of the faculty and their commitment to teaching.
Ball State University believes that experience is very important for an educational success. It has made a unique commitment to immersive learning programs that incorporate research, projects with community partners, and capstone experiences into the curriculum.
BIU is an integral part of the community and economy of Indiana state. It not only prepares the state’s entrepreneurs, teachers, health care providers, scientists, designers, artists, and media and technology professionals, but also conducts projects and research that drive innovation in surrounding area.
Ball State has the facilities and equipment learners need to do almost anything. As for the technology - from the professors with virtual offices of laptops, BlackBerries, and cell phones, to the nationally recognized Global Media Network, the university is cutting-edge and up-to-date.
Online Learning
Online and distance education program is a great way to get a degree on individual's terms. This is a great option for individuals who are just starting their college career, coming back after an extended break, or moving forward with graduate studies. Online study is a great way for busy adults to take courses and work toward a degree or professional certificate or license on their own time. Students will get the benefit of learning from Ball State’s great instructors and world-class curriculum with the added value of the latest technology in learning-delivery systems, innovative learning methods, and flexible learning schedules.
Financial Aid
At Ball State, more than 75% of the students receive financial aid in the form of loans, scholarships, grants, fee remissions and students employment.