Ball State University competes in NCAA Division I-A.
| Name | Participants | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | |
| Baseball | 36 | 0 |
| Basketball | 17 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 0 | 75 |
| Field Hockey | 0 | 22 |
| Football | 116 | 0 |
| Golf | 12 | 10 |
| Gymnastics | 0 | 22 |
| Soccer | 0 | 31 |
| Softball | 0 | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving | 25 | 28 |
| Tennis | 11 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 18 | 19 |