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Military FriendlyⓇ Rating
We rate how Military Friendly an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.
The rating below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly.
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
16.73
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
23.07
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
6.66
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
51.28
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
39.39
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
90.47
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
39.39
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
39.39
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
51.28
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
6.66
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
23.07
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
16.73

Why you should attend?
Ball State Univesity's Office of Veterans Affairs is privileged to serve veterans, service member, and family members of veterans. Ball State has been a destination of choice for veterans since World War II. The staff facilitates the educational process through financial support, access to campus resources, and collaboration with faculty and staff to build a community in which veterans and family members can thrive. The transition from Combat to Classroom is addressed for returning veterans and family members by our nationally recognized new veteran student orientation program, and by our StuVetZone program for faculty and staff.
Top Degrees

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.

A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.

A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.

A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.

A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

A program that prepares registered nurses to manage Nursing personnel and services in hospitals and other health care delivery agencies. Includes instruction in principles of health care administration, resource and financial management, health care law and policy, medical personnel management, and managed care operations.

A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.

A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning.

A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.
Tuition & Institution Information
Undergraduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $8,014 | $24,794 |
Fees | $2,006 | $2,006 |
Room | N/A | N/A |
Board | N/A | N/A |
Books | $1,384 | $1,384 |
Other Expenses | N/A | N/A |
Totals | $11,404 | $28,184 |
Graduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $9,174 | $25,190 |
Fees | $2,006 | $2,006 |
Room | N/A | N/A |
Board | N/A | N/A |
Books | $992 | $992 |
Other Expenses | N/A | N/A |
Totals | N/A | N/A |
- Waives the admission application fee for military students and veterans
- Awards college credit for passing scores on CLEP exam
- Awards college credit for passing scores on DSST exam
- Award college credit for military training and experience according to the ACE recommendation guidelines
- Customized student orientation program for military students
- Compliant with Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Choice Act")
- Active duty or reserve military student returns without penalty after deployment
- Returning student receive reimbursement or remission of course fees
- Offers evening programs
- Offers weekend programs
- Offers accelerated courses (i.e., 6-8 weeks course completion time)
- Explicit commitment to serving the military and veteran community
- Academic support/tutoring
- Academic advising
- Financial aid counseling
- Career planning services
- Mental health counseling
- Transition Assistance
- Accommodations for military students with disabilities
- Full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff
- Formal mentoring or advising program in which faculty or staff members who are current or former members of the military mentor students who are military service members or veterans
- Online clubs or associations for military service members or veterans
- Specialized career guidance counseling or other programs to help military students identify careers to pursue
- Industry-employer relationship programs available to active duty military students and veterans to assist with post-graduate employment outcomes