Muncie, IN · Public university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $10,440 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $27,924 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,904 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,454 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $24,478 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $15,419 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $9,059 less than the sticker price — about 37% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (7) | Football (120), Baseball (38), Swimming & Diving (29), Volleyball (23), Basketball (14), Golf (10), Tennis (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (10) | Track & Field (98), Swimming & Diving (35), Soccer (27), Softball (25), Field Hockey (24), Gymnastics (21), Volleyball (18), Basketball (14), Golf (9), Tennis (8) |
| Softball conference | MAC |
| Head softball coach | Helen Peña |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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