Does Ball State University require SAT or ACT scores?

Ball State University has a test-optional policy — SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required.

What is the Regular Decision deadline for Ball State University?

The Regular Decision deadline is March 01, 2027, as published by the college and verified 2026-09-28.

Published sticker price is $29,630 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

Explore / IN / Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Your band for Ball State University

Reach, Target, or Likely — five questions, about a minute, no account and no payment card.

Testing policy

Test-optional

SAT range (middle 50%)

1080–1260

Annual cost (sticker price)

$29,630

$11,082 in-state

Early Decision

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Early Action

November 01, 2026

Regular Decision

March 01, 2027

Common Application, Institutional Application

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://www.bsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/dates-deadlines — verified 2026-09-28.