New undergraduate students who reside in Ohio and Kentucky may qualify for dramatically reduced tuition at Ball State through the Regional Tuition Savings program. By receiving in-state tuition, this special opportunity provides significant savings from our regular tuition rate for out-of-state students.
- On-campus undergraduate students save more than $18,000 per year
- Online undergraduate students save more than $6,500 per year
See our current tuition rates and fees.
Eligibility
Learn more about the Regional Tuition Savings program eligibility and provisions below.
Residency
The Regional Tuition Savings program is open to legal residents of the following states:
Enrollment
Eligibility is available to new applicants and those who enrolled for the first time as an undergraduate student in or after Summer 2025. Previously enrolled students are not eligible.
*Starting in Summer 2026, this program will no longer be available for graduate students. Learn more about our Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP).
Other Awards
Out-of-state undergraduate students who receive in-state tuition benefits are not eligible for these admissions merit awards:
- Presidential Scholarship
- Ball State Scholars Award
- Distinction Scholarship
- Academic Distinction Scholarship
Out-of-state undergraduate students who receive in-state tuition benefits may be eligible for the Provost Award.
Continuation
Students who are admitted to Ball State under the Regional Tuition Savings program will continue to receive the tuition benefits as long as they maintain continuous undergraduate enrollment (or have an approved leave of absence) and satisfactory academic progress.