Ball State University's 731-acre campus in Muncie was founded in 1918 when the five Ball brothers - the family behind Ball Mason jars - purchased and donated the site, with first-year students housed in halls including Elliott, Botsford/Swinford, and Woodworth.
Enrollment
20,440
Total Students
Freshman Class
3,719
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Jan 10, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
69%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
Spring move-in begins at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10. Plan to arrive no earlier than that time.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (1)
Reserved for first-year students
DeHority Complex
First-year only
Residence halls (10)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Beyerl Residence Hall (North Hall)
Botsford/Swinford Hall
Kinghorn Hall
North West Hall
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Noyer Complex
Park Hall
Schmidt/Wilson Hall
Studebaker East Hall
Studebaker West Complex
Woodworth Complex
Apartments (2)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Anthony Apartments
Apartment · Coed
Scheidler Apartments
Apartment · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$11,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens1 miles
- CVS Pharmacy1.1 miles
- Target1.8 miles
- Walmart1.8 miles
- Meijer2.7 miles
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Checklists
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Dates last checked October 2026.