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Ball State's Spanish program equips you to thrive in a global economy where Spanish plays a vital role. With over 425 million native speakers across nearly two dozen countries, Spanish is a language of international importance. In the U.S., bilingual professionals in Spanish and English are in high demand, with some employers offering signing bonuses for Spanish fluency. By choosing this major, you position yourself for these career opportunities. The rapid growth of the U.S. Latino population—from 14 to 35.5 million in just twenty years—has significantly increased the need for Spanish-English bilingual professionals across various industries.
Students should apply as a freshman undergraduate student if:
Students have completed or will complete high school or secondary school before the semester you apply to start
Students have not attended a university, college, or other postsecondary institution
Students wish to earn a bachelor’s degree
Required Scores to demonstrate English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5 Band; Pearson's PTE 53
Dates and Deadlines - International Admissions must receive all your application materials by these dates for consideration for a specific term
Fall Term - application materials due by June 15th
Spring Term - application materials due by November 15th
Priority application date for fall enrollment: March 1; priority application date for spring enrollment: December 1.