Ball State University

We spark intellectual curiosity. Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—treat students as partners, from day one. In classrooms and labs, on the sports fields, in immersive learning projects off campus—with agility and perseverance—Cardinals fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel.

And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.

We embrace the future, and our students, faculty, staff, and supporters have the intellectual curiosity, courage, determination, and dedication to shape it. We’re excited, and we’d love to have you join us.

Our Mission

We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Our beautiful campus, welcoming culture, outstanding professors and focus on innovation and collaboration provide the perfect place for you to continue your lifelong journey to a fulfilling career and meaningful life.

We believe higher education should be the beginning of a lifelong quest for knowledge, solutions and service. We live that belief by exposing our students to an innovative, collaborative learning experience – brought to life by talented faculty and dedicated staff.