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Ball State University

Ball State University is a public university in Muncie, Indiana, known for strong programs in education, architecture, business, and communications plus spirited Cardinals athletics and a friendly, residential‑campus feel. Students often rave about the more than 400 clubs and organizations, home‑game energy, and the mix of classic Midwestern college life with modern facilities and a growing emphasis on hands‑on learning and internships.

State

Indiana

Student Population

20,000

Acceptance Rate

85–86%

GPA Range

3.3–3.7

SAT Range

1080–1240

Common Majors

liberal arts and sciences, psychology, nursing/registered nurse, digital communication

“Ball State feels like a close‑knit Midwestern campus where you can study in strong professional programs, join lots of clubs and Cardinal‑game days, and still be part of a hometown‑like town, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the more than 400 organizations and campus‑run events made them feel at home.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$11,082 / $29,630

Conference

Mid‑American Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.2

Avg Women's Scores

75.3

Men's Team Notes

Ball State men's golf dominated the Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational at Squire Creek Country Club, carding a program-record 813 (-27) across three rounds. Leaders like Happy Gilmore averaged 74.21 with birdie runs on par-5s, propelling top finishes amid windy Midwest fields and showcasing depth through consistent 68-70 openers.

Women's Team Notes

The Cardinals women set records at Diamante Intercollegiate with a scorching 282 (-6) opener, pacing a 298.57 team average over seven events. Standouts Jasmine Driscoll (76.02) and Sarah Gallagher (76.04) fueled top-10s at Nashville Invitational on Richland Country Club, thriving with low-70s rounds and steady par saves.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Mike Fleck

Women's Coach

Cameron Andry

Men's Email

mfleck@bsu.edu

Women's Email

cameron.andry@bsu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Mike Fleck is Ball State men’s head golf coach, leading the Cardinals in the Mid‑American Conference. In his 27th season, he has guided the program to multiple MAC titles, including the 2024 crown, and NCAA‑level appearances such as the 2013 NCAA Championships and 2024 NCAA Regionals. Fleck emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and a demanding practice culture, helping maintain Ball State men’s golf as a consistent MAC‑championship‑and‑postseason‑level program.

Women's Coach Bio

Cameron Andry is Ball State women’s head golf coach, directing the Cardinals in the Mid‑American Conference. She leads the program through a strong MAC‑heavy schedule while overseeing a staff that includes graduate‑assistant coaches Zoé Allaux and Mary Carmody. Andry focuses on fundamentals, short‑game refinement, and a disciplined team environment aimed at steadily improving the team’s conference‑level finishes and national‑ranking presence within the MAC.

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