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$8,244
per year
In-State Tuition
71%
Acceptance Rate
37%
Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate
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5 exams
15 credits
$4,122 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$6,595 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$11,542 saved
19 of 19 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $8,244potential savings
Business & Finance
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Engineering
Arts & Communications
Law & Criminal Justice
Digital Media & Content
Sports & Fitness
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
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Sports
4
Men's teams
6
Women's teams
Team Sports(5)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Cross Country
Typical Admitted Student
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$23,386
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$43,459
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Henderson State University
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $275 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $4,122
8 exams
24 credits
Save $6,595
14 exams
42 credits
Save $11,542
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$4,122 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$6,595 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$11,542 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Human Growth and Development Psychology & Education | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology Psychology & Education | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Psychology Psychology | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Henderson State University caps total exam credit at 30 credits toward a degree. The exams above add up to 53, so you cannot claim them all — any savings estimate here uses the 30-credit ceiling.
Type
Public University
Location
Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Clark County
Control
Public
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