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$14,250
per year
In-State Tuition
78%
Acceptance Rate
80%
Graduation Rate
92%
Retention Rate
James Madison University is a public university in Harrisonburg, VA.
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5 exams
15 credits
$7,125 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$11,400 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$19,950 saved
37 of 38 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $69,825potential savings
Business & Finance
Sports & Fitness
Healthcare & Medicine
Law & Criminal Justice
Hospitality & Culinary
Arts & Communications
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 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".
11
Sports
6
Men's teams
9
Women's teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
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)
$11,444
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$69,954
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,093
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at James Madison University
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $475 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $7,125
8 exams
24 credits
Save $11,400
14 exams
42 credits
Save $19,950
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$7,125 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$11,400 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$19,950 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 | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Harrisonburg city
Control
Public
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