Tuition & net price

How much does Ball State University cost?

Published tuition is $11,082 in-state and $29,630 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $26,146 a year. After aid, families pay between $7,834 and $23,479 depending on income.

In-state tuition$11,082before aid
Out-of-state$29,630before aid
Lowest net price$7,834families under $30k
Highest net price$23,479families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $7,834 30%
$30,001–$48,000 $9,848 38%
$48,001–$75,000 $14,333 55%
$75,001–$110,000 $19,567 75%
Over $110,000 $23,479 90%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
35%
Take federal loans
43%
Typical repayment
$246/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Indiana.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Purdue University $9,992 $28,794 $24,591 $5,098
Indiana Institute of Technology $31,361 $31,361 $45,879 $19,524
Huntington University $31,870 $31,870 $42,157 $10,796
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion $32,352 $32,352 $44,776 $19,793
University of Southern Indiana $10,066 $22,907 $22,383 $7,484
Purdue University Fort Wayne $9,532 $22,887 $22,183 $8,306

Ball State University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at Ball State University?
Published tuition is $11,082 for in-state students and $29,630 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does Ball State University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $7,834 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $23,479.
What is the total cost of attendance at Ball State University?
$26,146 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is Ball State University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $51,833 ten years after starting, against $23,250 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.