Ball State University

Ball State University ranks #920 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 80.96 out of 100. It ranks #225 nationally.

| Global Rank 920 | Overall Score 80.96 |
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Top Country #225

Top North America #267

Top World #920

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About Ball State University

The university emphasizes hands-on learning and community involvement, providing students with opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. The diverse campus community fosters collaboration and innovation among students. Recognized as an Elite University by UNIRANKS, Ball State is dedicated to supporting student success and promoting a culture of inclusivity. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

Ball State University Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 4 August 2026 | Updated 4 August 2026

Overall Score
80.96
Global Rank
#920
Regional Rank
#267
Country Rank
#225

Ball State University Overall Rankings 2027

Explore Ball State University’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

80.5 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

85.5 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

81 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

75 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

77.5 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

78 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

82 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

76.5 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

75 / 100

Institutional Awards

70 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

73 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

68 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

78.5 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

77 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

83 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

79 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

74 / 100

Quality of Employment

80.5 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

70.5 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

76 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

74.5 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

72 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

68 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

66 / 100

International Student Support

70 / 100

International Students & Faculty

65 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

69 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

62 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

69.5 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

73.5 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

74 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

70 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

71 / 100

Research Output & Scale

72.5 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

68 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

75 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

79 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

76.5 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

79.5 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

82.5 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

80 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

82 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

74.5 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

78.5 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

77 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

78.5 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

81 / 100

Student Support Services

80 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

69.5 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

71 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

76 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

75 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

72.5 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

74.5 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

70 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

78.5 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

77 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

73 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

82 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

71.5 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

77 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

75.5 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

73 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

74 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

74.5 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

72 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

83 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

76 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

79 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

81.5 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

80 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

81 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

78 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

80 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

82 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

79.5 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

74 / 100

Ball State University Historical Rankings

Explore Ball State University's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for Ball State University

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
Year Overall Score Global Rank
1980 NA #862
1981 NA #873
1982 NA #889
1983 NA #896
1984 NA #908
1985 NA #915
1986 NA #858
1987 NA #858
1988 NA #888
1989 NA #858
1990 NA #903
1991 NA #858
1992 NA #858
1993 NA #952
1994 NA #858
1995 NA #858
1996 NA #858
1997 NA #883
1998 NA #858
1999 NA #858
2000 NA #910
2001 NA #911
2002 NA #893
2003 NA #894
2004 NA #884
2005 NA #865
2006 NA #856
2007 NA #847
2008 NA #858
2009 NA #839
2010 NA #820
2011 NA #821
2012 NA #810
2013 NA #811
2014 NA #815
2015 NA #791
2016 NA #858
2017 NA #867
2018 NA #867
2019 NA #1649
2020 NA #1643
2021 NA #1574
2022 NA #1005
2023 78 #881
2024 78.32 #881
2025 77.65 #923
2026 77.65 #923
2027 80.96 #920

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

UNIRANKS maintains one of the world's largest historical university ranking archives, with institutional records dating back to 1980. Historical rankings, scores, and institutional data are continuously being verified, digitized, and expanded as new archival sources become available.

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