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The Graduate School

Ball State University

 

100+ Graduate Programs

 


Take the Next Step

A graduate education opens doors to new opportunities, deeper expertise, and career advancement. Don't wait to invest in your future.

 



Discover Your Path

Your future is full of possibilities—now is the time to explore them! With a wide range of graduate programs, expert faculty, and hands-on learning opportunities, you can find the perfect path to advance your career and passion. If you are an undergraduate student, discover your options here.


Graduate School

Grad school is more than just the next step: it’s your gateway to expertise, leadership, and career advancement. If you're deepening your passion for learning, expanding your career, or making an impact through innovation, this is where your future takes shape.

Graduate School

Graduate Admissions

Ready to take your education to the next level? Our graduate admissions team is here to help you turn ambition into achievement. With top-tier programs, expert faculty, and a supportive community, you'll gain the knowledge and skills you need to excel in your field.

Graduate Admissions

International Admissions

Our international admissions team is here to help you take the next step in your academic journey. With globally recognized programs and dedicated support services, from application assistance to visa guidance, we’re committed to helping you succeed.

International Admissions

Life on Campus


Our comfortable apartment communities offer a quiet, affordable place for graduate students to live near campus. With free bus service, you’ll have easy access to all of the resources and amenities at Ball State and throughout the city of Muncie.


Your Graduate Experience

Join our Muncie community by choosing to live near campus. Engage with like-minded peers, collaborate on groundbreaking research, and access state-of-the-art facilities just steps from your door. Plus, enjoy diverse dining options tailored to your busy schedule.

 


Dining Locations

Fuel your day with fresh, delicious, and nutritious meals at our campus dining facilities. Our dining facilities are located throughout campus to make grabbing a quick coffee before research, a nutritious meal between seminars, or a late-night bite after studying convenient for you. 

Dining Options

Research Opportunities

We have research opportunities on campus that open doors to groundbreaking discoveries and hands-on learning experiences. Whether you're diving into cutting-edge technology, exploring social sciences, or conducting lab experiments, you’ll work alongside expert faculty and make a real impact in your field.

Research Opportunities

Muncie Community

Muncie Community

With local restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and cultural attractions just minutes away, you'll have everything you need to study, relax, and explore. Also, affordable housing, a welcoming community, and easy access to campus makes the city of Muncie the ideal place to live and learn.

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