#292 nationally · R2 · Indiana

Ball State University research spending

Ball State University spent $12M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #292 among US R1 and R2 universities and #4 in Indiana.

$12Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#292of 297 nationally
#4 of 4in Indiana (1% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
289University of Missouri-St LouisMOR2$13M
290Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences MedOKR2$12M
291Sam Houston State University MedTXR2$12M
292Ball State UniversityINR2$12M
293Clark UniversityMAR2$12M
294California State University-FresnoCAR2$11M
295University of Michigan-DearbornMIR2$11M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Ball State University run through its research office: https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/research-integrity

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Questions

How much does Ball State University spend on research?
Ball State University reported $12M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Ball State University rank nationally for research spending?
#292 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #4 of 4 in Indiana.
Is Ball State University an R1 university?
Ball State University is classified R2 (high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.