College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

What is CLEP?

CLEP (the College-Level Examination Program®) offers 33 exams that cover intro-level college course material. With a passing score on one CLEP exam, you could earn three or more college credits at more than 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities.

CLEP was created to help individuals with prior knowledge in a college course subject earn their degree efficiently and inexpensively. That prior learning could have taken place through advanced high school courses, independent reading and study, online courseware or textbooks, noncredit courses, or on-the-job training.

*NOTICE: Testing Services will be working remotely from December 21st to December 23rd. Testing will be closed from December 24th to January 1st. Covid hours will resume come January 4th.  

Key CLEP Facts:

• Students take CLEP exams on a computer at official CLEP test centers.
• CLEP exams contain multiple-choice questions.
• CLEP exams take about 90–120 minutes to complete, depending on the exam subject.
• CLEP exams are offered year-round at more than 2,000 CLEP test centers across the country.
• Students receive their CLEP exam scores immediately after completing the exam (except for College Composition).
• More than 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities grant credit for CLEP. 

Who Can Take CLEP Exams?

Anyone interested in earning college credit and saving time and money can take a CLEP exam. CLEP launched in 1967 as a way for adult students and military service members to earn degrees inexpensively while also being able to meet work and family responsibilities.

Today, CLEP benefits everyone including high school students, college students, adult learners, service members and veterans, and professionals seeking continuing education credits. 

Page last updated 11:36 AM, August 29, 2023