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$7,579
per year
In-State Tuition
83%
Acceptance Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
Appalachian State University in the Blue Ridge Mountains is known for sustainable development, business, education, music, and outdoor recreation programs.
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5 exams
15 credits
$3,790 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$6,063 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$10,611 saved
27 of 36 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $30,821potential savings
Business & Finance
Aviation & Transportation
Real Estate & Construction
Arts & Communications
Hospitality & Culinary
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Agriculture & Environment
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 broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
10
Sports
5
Men's teams
7
Women's teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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)
$9,325
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$51,836
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,231
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Appalachian State University
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $253 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $3,790
8 exams
24 credits
Save $6,063
14 exams
42 credits
Save $10,611
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$3,790 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$6,063 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$10,611 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 64 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Boone, North Carolina
Watauga County
Control
Public
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