Overview

What is Actuarial Science

Actuarial science is measuring and managing risk. Actuaries use skills in statistics and mathematics to measure, evaluate, and plan for the future. Actuaries specialize in math knowledge and have strong computer and analytical skills. Actuaries are also great communicators, and need to be able to share their results with professionals working in government, healthcare, environmental, and construction industries.

What You Will Learn

In the Actuarial Science program of Ball State University, you will learn the mathematical and statistical skills used in the actuarial profession, along with the necessary computer skills you’ll need to carry out actuarial tasks in a variety of professional fields. You’ll also learn about the actuarial profession and what skills and services actuaries provide to their clients and employers.

A degree in Actuarial Science prepares you to:

Solve Problems

Analyze Data

Manage Projects

Communicate Effectively

Our bachelor’s program at Ball State provides a strong foundation in mathematics and business, preparing you for professional actuarial exams and for next steps in your career.

As one of our students, you’ll get to connect with companies that offer summer internships and employ actuaries.

What Can You Do with a Degree in Actuarial Science?

Network with other students and professionals, find employment, and pass professional exams through our chapter of international fraternal organization Gamma Iota Sigma. Learn more.

With a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, you can begin a professional actuarial career. Students who become actuaries find jobs in:

Insurance

Consulting

Government

Higher Education

Banking and Investment Offices

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus

Linear Algebra

Mathematics of Finance

Actuarial Software

Probability

Mathematical Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Nationals: An application and all required application materials must be received two weeks prior to the start of classes for a given term.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Muncie, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

Average admitted student GPA.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to Ball State is competitive. We review each individual application to consider your academic performance, level of course work, and English proficiency test scores

Admission criteria include the strength of your high school curriculum and your performance, curricular patterns, and if your grade trends in academic courses were positive and consistent

SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission but scores may be used to meet our English proficiency requirement

You must pay a nonrefundable application fee of U.S. $60

You must provide high school transcripts and diplomas from all institutions where you have studied in the past. They must be submitted in English or with an official translation

Passport Photocopy

Financial Documentation

No grade point average guarantees admission to Ball State. We look for applicants that have demonstrated above average grades.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27496 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27496 USD / year

≈ 27496 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8948 USD / year

≈ 8948 USD / year

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

What is Actuarial Science

What You Will Learn

What Can You Do with a Degree in Actuarial Science?

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Muncie

Funding

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