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Housing and Residence Life
LA N-10
Muncie, IN 47306
765-285-8000
800-382-8540

 

Welcome to Ball State University! As a future student, you may have questions about where you are going to live while studying at Ball State University. 

Ball State offers two different types of living accommodations for students: residence halls (dormitories) and the University Apartments. The following information is provided to help you make the decision on which type of living space to request. 

Residence Halls (Dorm Room) Advantages/Descriptions University Apartments Advantages/Descriptions
Available for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate (master's and doctoral) students Available for students who have completed at least 63 credit hours, are married, have a dependent child, or are 23 years and older.
Same-sex roommate assigned to live in the room with you You and a same-sex roommate you find or
You and your wife, husband, children
One room for studying and sleeping Living room, bedroom(s), kitchen, bathroom
Meals prepared and served to you You prepare your meals
Easier to meet people  More private 
Common areas (lounges and hallways) cleaned by staff and you clean your room You clean your apartment
Laundry (washers/dryers) for you to wash your clothes Laundry (washers/dryers) in complex for you to wash your clothes
Computer lab in building and may use your computer in your room Computer lab in complex and may use your computer in your apartment
Furnished with bed, dresser, desk, chair Most not furnished; furnished apartments limited
Non-smoking in residence halls with smoking areas outside of buildings Non-smoking and smoking environments available in both complexes
Access to hall lounge and hall desk Access to community room
Within walking distance of academic buildings Free shuttle bus available during fall and spring semesters
Price Range: $7,240-$9,602 plus $110 Technology Fee Price Range: $5,256-$8,028 plus food, phone, cable, Internet
To learn more about the residence halls, click here. To learn more about University Apartments, click here.