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Ball State University
NCAA DI • MAC
Nice to me
Date: April 12, 2026
By Other
5.0
Would Recommend
Very nice and personable with me.
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Public, Four or more years • NCAA DI, MAC ◦ NCAA DI - FBS, MAC • Muncie, IN
Ball State University
Four or more years, Public • Muncie, IN
Overall Rating
3.2
57 Reviews
46%
Would Recommend
Division and Conference
NCAA DI • Mid-American Conference | MAC
NCAA DI - FBS • Mid-American Conference | MAC
College Rating Detail
2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN, 47306
School URLAthletic URL
Location
City: Small
Size
20,000 and above
Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree,
Master's Degree,
Doctoral Degree,
Graduate/Professional Certificate,
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma,
Post-baccalaureate Certificate,
Associate's Degree,
First Professional Degree
Students per Full Time Faculty
14 : 1
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Ball State University Cardinals
Men's Sports
2
Women's Sports
4
Coed Sports
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- Athletics Revenue
- $28,526,892
- Athletics Expense
- $28,526,892
Top 3 Sports by Revenue
- men's Football$7,742,783
- men's Basketball$2,302,745
- women's Basketball$1,697,807
Staff
74
Head Coaches
15
Assistant Coaches
59
Sports at this School
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Sport
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
68.2 %
Avg. Number of Applicants
22,947
Standardized Testing Policy
Considered but not required
SAT Statistics & Range
% Submitted SAT
42 %
SAT Range
1,010 - 1,210
SAT Critical Reading
510 - 610
SAT Math
500 - 600
ACT Statistics & Range
% Submitted ACT
13 %
ACT Composite Range
20 - 27
ACT English Range
20 - 26
ACT Math Range
19 - 26
Tuition & Debt
In-State Tuition & Fees
$10,290
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$27,524
Median Debt after Graduation
$16,904
Median Debt by Family Income
Yearly income $0–$30,000$14,487
Yearly income $30,001–$75,000$16,500
Yearly income $75,000+$18,500
Earnings & Employment Rate
Median Earning After Graduation
1-Yr after Graduation
$39,543
4-Yr after Graduation
$47,689
Employment Rate
97.1 %
Undergraduate Majors Offered
Undergrad Majors
240
Bachelor's Degree
89
Associate Degrees / Diplomas
6
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
14
Top Fields of Study by Number of Graduates
Special Education and Teaching. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1,310
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$42,973
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$45,379
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1,312
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$39,002
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$40,405
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. - Associate's Degree
2,401
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$32,254
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$90,138
Criminal Justice and Corrections. - Associate's Degree
4,301
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$36,500
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$47,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. - Associate's Degree
5,109
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$116,655
Graduation & Retention
Retention Rate
First year, Full Time Students
77%
Transfer Rate
23 %
Recent Ratings
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Ball State University
NCAA DI • MAC
Pena and Burns are mentally abusing, do not choose BALL STATE!Date: April 10, 2026
By Athlete1.0Would Recommend
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DisorganizedPoor CommunicationShe begs for money from her alumni to help build a program but she treats her players and former players with disrespect. Many players witnessed alumni coming to games and her or her staff making 0 effort to make a connection with them or speak with them. She would promise pitchers time and lessons and then not follow thru with her promises. She is not building up young women and their mental health especially her assistant Burns. He is demeaning and makes you feel like you are small and not a good player or person. You are on constant edge with both of them. There was a game we won and was going to the championship yet still got yelled at by her right before about to play for championship. The past 3 years players former and current have gone to the AD and voiced their concern against her, her coaching, her mental abuse as well as Burns her assistant. Do not be fooled on your recruiting trip. She is not what she seems.
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Ball State University
NCAA DI • MAC
Not accountable for her own actions and mistakesDate: March 16, 2026
By Athlete1.2Would Recommend
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DisorganizedPoor CommunicationShe was very disappointing. She was disorganized. She played favorites. She allowed one player to go 0-50 and told her she was playing one season and didn’t give her time to grieve her step father. Shen allowed another player to disrespect coaches and other players and still be allowed to play. She allowed her assistant Coach Burns to cut young women down, talk down to them and continually shake his head in disapproval of certain players making mistakes. She says a lot in posts on social media but clearly didn’t practice with her team.
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Ball State University
NCAA DI • MAC
Fake. The worstDate: January 24, 2026
By Athlete1.0Would Recommend
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Poor CommunicationOne of the most negative people I have ever met. FAKE
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Ball State University
NCAA DI • MAC
ToxicoachingDate: November 15, 2025
By Other1.6Would Recommend
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IntenseOld School MentalityPoor CommunicationNew D1 head coach title for him- .thats your first red flag here! Came to coach existing team-, short tempered, difficult to talk to, Instills fear in players, plays favourites over skilled players,. Threats and punishments are common. Doesn’t develop players. No positive feedback/no feedback. Most team injuries( which were half the team) were from poor practice drills and his push for players to be aggressive to fellow teammates! Team failed championship because of his poor decisions and not playing the best players! Irrational positional changes. A favourites coach who failed our victory because of that! Kick and run style coaching with an emphasis on aggression..Dry season is a must. Not involved in developing a positive team culture. Makes false promises
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