ranked Ball State133rd among 438 national universities in the U.S. based on Ball State's contribution to the public good, as measured by social mobility, research, and promoting public service.
Several programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories in U.S. News & World Report's “Best Online Programs” list: the master's in curriculum and educational technology 4th, master's in nursing education 5th, master's in educational administration and supervision 11th, master of business administration 15th, master's in special education 16th, master's in nursing 17th, and bachelor's programs 29th.
== Student life ==
=== Housing ===
Ball State University operates 14 residence halls for its students, with a 15th expected to open during the 2021–2022 school year. A 16th residence hall, Burkhardt/Jeep Hall in the Wagoner Complex, houses students of the Ball State-operated Indiana Academy.
Anthony and Scheidler Apartments on campus accommodate upper-level single students, students with families, and university …