Overview

During the Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education program of Ball State University you’ll gain an understanding of the contemporary issues in higher education, and student affairs’ role in helping college students succeed. You’ll learn from dedicated faculty members who are not only scholars in higher education and student affairs but also practicing student affairs administrators.

When you complete this 30-credit program, which is offered by Ball State’s prestigious Teachers College and cosponsored by the Division of Student Affairs, you’ll be prepared to work in a wide range of college and university academic and student support services such as housing and residence life, admissions, student life, career centers, and student center programs.

Combine Theory with Hands-on Experience

We'll help you understand the issues facing college students today and the important role student affairs educators have in enhancing learning both in and out of the classroom.

When you complete this program you’ll understand:

The developmental process and needs of college students.

Learning and service roles of academic and student services.

Contemporary issues in American higher education.

How to apply theory to practice.

How to apply research, evaluation, and assessment to practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Student Affairs Administration
Theories of College Student Development: Higher Education Application
The American College Student
Seminar in Student Affairs Administration
Principles and Practices of Student Affairs Administration
Practicum in Student Affairs Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Your application must be completed two weeks before the start of the semester you’re planning to enroll.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Muncie, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Applications are $60 per program. You can pay your application fee (nonrefundable) with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.

You must have a bachelor's degree or higher from an institution recognized by a regional accrediting association.

You will need to complete the supplemental form as part of your online application. You can access supplemental form(s) within your Applicant Status Portal.

Applications are $60 per program.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27918 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27918 USD / year

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In-State

10208 USD / year

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Living costs

Muncie

United States

876 - 1417 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Combine Theory with Hands-on Experience

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Muncie

Financing

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