Our graduate degree develops a student’s capacity for creative, cumulative, and critical thinking design literacy and lifelong cultivation of design. Accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), the program is for students who seek professional licensure. See a virtual tour of our student and faculty work, interests, and research. We offer two options for completing the master of architecture professional degree.This program is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in fields other than architecture or in related environmental design and planning disciplines. The first and second years will be held at the Main Ball State Campus in Muncie, IN. The final year of the program will be held at the Ball State CAP:Indy Center, in Indianapolis, IN.
Study options
Full Time
(6 Semesters)
Tuition fees
US$27,918.00
per year
University Technology Fee -$300
Start date
August 2027
Venue
Ball State University - Main Campus
2000 W. University Ave.,
Muncie,
Indiana,
47306, Midwest, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
To be eligible for regular admission for a licensure, graduate certificate, or master's degree program, you must meet one of the criteria below - earned a minimum of a 2.75 GPA from your undergraduate degree-granting institution. Earned at least 9 graduate credit hours with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Have a conferred master's or doctoral degree from an institution recognized by an USDE accrediting association.To complete your application, you will need to upload the following required materials to your Cardinal Landing portal:Resume or curriculum vitae (most recent)GRE: Due to NAAB Accreditation Standards the Masters of Architecture program minimum GPA is a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, any applicant with a GPA lower than the required minimum will be required to submit GRE scores to the Department for review before final acceptance will be made. Your Cardinal Landing Portal will be updated with this request if you need to submit GRE scores.Portfolio (5GB max): Include previous design work in university courses and studios and/or professional practice. If teamwork is shown, you must clearly indicate your role. Artistic work and hands-on building work may also be included. When uploading your portfolio to your Cardinal Landing portal, please ensure all materials are submitted as one PDF file.Two letters of recommendation: You must provide email addresses for two references, who will be notified electronically to complete a recommendation letter on your behalf as part of the application process
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.