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Learn how to apply if you're home-schooled, a GED/TASC recipient, age 23 or older, a nondegree student, re-enrolling at Ball State, a guest enrolled at another institution, or a high school special applicant (dual credit, early college credit).
Welcome to the family! Confirm your enrollment, prepare for Orientation, and get the lowdown on everything you need to know before starting your first year at Ball State.
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Ball State is a test-optional institution for most incoming freshmen. This means you may choose whether you submit your SAT or ACT scores to us—we do not require them. Not submitting test scores will not count against you.
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To be considered for financial aid at Ball State, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible, if you haven’t done so.
Do you want to design skyscrapers? Start your own company? Create programs for students with autism? Star on Broadway? Choose from about 120 majors and become a leader in your future career.
About 90% of our new freshmen receive merit- or need-based financial aid, including scholarships, grants, and work-study. See how we can assist you.
We make a high-quality college education accessible and affordable with tuition that's among the lowest in the Midwest. Calculate your potential costs.
Explore our innovative degrees, immersive learning opportunities, engaging campus, and many more ways we spark our students' intellectual curiosity and empower them to excel.
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You're about to become a Ball State Cardinal! If you're going to be an undergraduate student, you have a few things to do before you start your classes: confirm your enrollment, sign up for housing, and more. Follow our guide through this transition. We'll provide the resources and support you need to succeed from day one.
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