Overview

The Aquatics program of Ball State University was the first truly aquatic-specific program in the United States. Our well-rounded curriculum will prepare you for a diverse and satisfying career as an aquatic director, fitness trainer, coach, and many more opportunities.

What You Will Learn

Coursework is as wide-ranging as

facilities design and management

pool operations

aquatics-focused biomechanics

lifeguard training and aquatics staff development

certifications in areas such as emergency medical responder, scuba, aquatic instruction, and aquatic special topics

Our electives are just as diverse, including sailing and kayaking, teaching diving and synchronized swimming, scuba instruction, and camp waterfront administration.

What Can You Do with a Degree in Aquatics?

A major in aquatics can provide opportunities to gain employment with various institutions, including: educational institutions; health and fitness facilities; recreation natatoriums; waterparks; private clubs and fitness centers; and government entities. Specific jobs can include:

Aquatics Director

Aquatics Supervisor/Manager

Coordinator

Consultant

Pool Operator

Aquatic Technician

Aquatics Coach

Lifeguard Instructor

Swimming Instructor

Parks and Recreation

Community Services

Leisure Services

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Facilities Design and Management

Pool Operations

Aquatics-focused Biomechanics

Lifeguard Training and Aquatics Staff Development

Certifications in Areas Such as Emergency Medical Responder, Scuba, Aquatic Instruction, and Aquatic Special Topics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 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

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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IELTS

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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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IELTS

6.5

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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

Applies to you

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Aquatics.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

What You Will Learn

What Can You Do with a Degree in Aquatics?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Muncie

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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