Ball State University

Ball State University is a public research university in Muncie, Indiana, serving undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students across a broad range of academic fields. Founded in 1918, the university has grown into a comprehensive institution with seven academic colleges, a Graduate School, and an Honors College. Its academic portfolio includes nationally distinctive programs such as architecture, telecommunications, teacher education, business, health professions, and the arts, alongside research and community-engaged learning.

The university’s work centers on student success, immersive learning, and public service. Ball State organizes many of its educational experiences around hands-on projects that connect students with employers, schools, health systems, arts organizations, and local governments. It also operates major public-facing resources in Indiana, including the David Owsley Museum of Art and Indiana Public Radio. Ball State’s Teachers College and other educator-preparation programs have long tied the institution to K-12 education in Indiana, while its health, counseling, and community programs extend services beyond campus.