Admissions Requirements and Classifications

All new freshman applicants to Ball State University are individually reviewed and evaluated. Admission is based on the following:

• Strength of curriculum (including the senior year)—Students should pursue the best college preparatory curriculum available. For Indiana applicants, Ball State requires completion of the academic component of the Core 40 curriculum as the minimum preparation for students who are college bound; however, completion of the Academic Honors Diploma is strongly encouraged. Students from other states should pursue strong college prep curricula.

• Performance as measured by grades in English, mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II are minimum requirements), laboratory sciences, social sciences, and foreign languages and overall high school gpa.

• Curriculum patterns and grade trends —The Office of Admissions expects a balanced academic program with at least four college preparatory classes each semester and grades that reflect a steady or upward trend in academic performance.

• Standardized test scores—SAT and/or ACT scores are not required for admissions to Ball State. Students who believe that their SAT and/or ACT scores are a positive addition to their academic record should submit their test scores.