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$11,082
per year
In-State Tuition
69%
Acceptance Rate
62%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
Ball State University is known for its top-ranked immersive learning programs, architecture, journalism, education, and telecommunications programs.
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5 exams
15 credits
$5,541 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$8,866 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$15,515 saved
33 of 34 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $49,130potential savings
Science & Research
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Technology & Computer Science
Hospitality & Culinary
Law & Criminal Justice
Engineering
Fashion & Textile
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".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
11
Sports
7
Men's teams
9
Women's teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Gymnastics
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
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)
$7,834
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$51,833
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Ball State University
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $369 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $5,541
8 exams
24 credits
Save $8,866
14 exams
42 credits
Save $15,515
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$5,541 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$8,866 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$15,515 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 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Muncie, Indiana
Delaware County
Control
Public
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