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Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Academics
- Graduation Rate64%
- Majors Available197
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate77%
AP Credit Policy
Credit- You may review a list of AP examinations and scores to learn more about the credit Ball State accepts and the scores necessary to earn credit. Information provided in this list is effective for students who have completed AP examinations on or after May 1, 2011. Students who have completed AP examinations prior to this date are subject to policies in place at the time in which they completed the examination. If you have questions regarding AP examinations or their Ball State course equivalency, please contact the Office of Admissions.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ADS 990 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ADS 990 |
| 4 | 3 | ADS 102 | |
| Art History | 4 | 3 | AHS 101 |
| 3 | 3 | AHS 100 | |
| 5 | 6 | AHS 101 & 102 | |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | BIO 100 |
| 5 | 8 | BIO 111 & 112 | |
| 4 | 4 | BIO 111 | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 | MATH 165 |
| 3 | 3 | MATH 161 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 | MATH 161 & 162 |
| 4 | 8 | MATH 165 & 166 | |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | 4 | MATH 165 |
| 3 | 3 | MATH 161 | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 8 | CHEM 111 & 112 |
| 3 | 3 | CHEM 100 | |
| 4 | 7 | CHEM 108 & 111 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | 20 | CH 101, 102, 201, 202 & 301 |
| 4 | 16 | CH 101, 102, 201 & 202 | |
| 3 | 12 | CH 101, 102, 201 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 280 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CS 120 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CS 110 |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | AFA 101 |
| 3 | 3 | AFA 990 | |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | 6 | ENG 103 & 104 |
| 3 | 3 | ENG 103 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 206 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | NREM 101 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST 999 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 14 | FR 101, 102, 201 & 202 |
| 4 | 20 | FR 101, 102, 201, 202, 301 & 302 | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | 20 | GER 101, 102, 201, 202, 301 & 302 |
| 4 | 17 | GER 101, 102, 201, 202 & 301 | |
| 3 | 14 | GER 101, 102, 201 & 202 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 121 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | ITAL 101 & 102 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | 20 | JAPAN 101, 102, 201, 202 & 301 |
| 3 | 12 | JAPAN 101, 102, 201 | |
| 4 | 16 | JAPAN 101, 102, 201 & 202 | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | LAT 302 |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECON 116 or 202 |
| 3 | 3 | ECON 116 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECON 116 or 201 |
| 3 | 3 | ECON 116 | |
| Music Aural Subscore | 3 | 3 | MUSE 265 |
| Music Non-Aural Subscore | 3 | 3 | MUSE 265 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUSED 265 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYC 110 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 5 | PHYC 120 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYC 112 |
| 4 | 5 | PHYC 122 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 5 | PHYC 120 |
| 3 | 4 | PHYC 110 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYS 100 |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | ID 990 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 17 | SP 101, 102, 201, 202 & 301 |
| 3 | 14 | SP 101, 102, 201, 202 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 14 | SP 101, 102, 201, 202 |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 | ECON 221 |
| 3 | 3 | MATH 181 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS130 |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | HIST 201 & 202 |
| 3 | 3 | HIST 202 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 6 | HIST 151 & 152 |
| 3 | 3 | HIST 152 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- Advertising
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Applied Economics
- Architectural History and Criticism, General
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
- Architecture
- Architecture and Related Services, Other
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Astronomy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
- Audiology/Audiologist
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
B
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomechanics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Cardiovascular Science
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Psychology
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Community College Administration
- Computational Science
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Construction Management, General
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Dance, General
- Data Analytics, General
- Developmental and Child Psychology
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Earth Science Teacher Education
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Statistics and Research Methods
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Design/Architecture
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Family Systems
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Finance, General
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
G
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language Teacher Education
- German Language and Literature
H
- Health and Wellness, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Historic Preservation and Conservation, General
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Housing and Human Environments, Other
- Human Biology
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Information Science/Studies
- Insurance
- Interior Architecture
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
K
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
L
- Landscape Architecture
- Latin Teacher Education
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mathematics, Other
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Multicultural Education
- Music Management
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Music, Other
N
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Nursing Practice
O
- Online Educator/Online Teaching
- Operations Management and Supervision
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics Teacher Education
- Physics, General
- Physiology, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Psychology, General
- Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
R
- Radio and Television
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Reading Teacher Education
- Real Estate
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
S
- School Psychology
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Social Psychology
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Special Education and Teaching, Other
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports Studies
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Statistics, General
- Sustainability Studies
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technical Teacher Education
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
W
- Women's Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- External Degree Program
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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