College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

The CLEP exam helps you receive college credit for what you already know.

About the Exam

CLEP offers 34 exams that cover introductory level college course materials. The credit-by-examination program is accepted at over 2,900 colleges. Students with a passing score can earn college credits, save money and get your degree faster!

This exam is administered online and is available by appointment at the testing center year-round.

Earn credits

  • A score of 57 is required to receive credit for a CLEP exam at Missouri S&T.
  • Any student having 90 semester hours or more of acceptable credit is no longer eligible for CLEP exam credit.
  • For further questions regarding examination credits, contact the Office of the Registrar

Cost

  • The CLEP exam ticket's current fees are available at College Board
  • Testing Center proctor fee for each appointment is $65.  Fee is payable by exact cash, check, or online payment at the time of the appointment. 

Registration and Information

To register and purchase your exam ticket, please visit CollegeBoard

CLEP exam appointments are not available during the last week of classes and finals week.

The Testing Center may propose an alternative time based on seat availability.

After your purchase your CLEP ticket, complete the exam registration form below to schedule your appointment during our business hours. 

CLEP Exam Registration Form

On Test Day

  • A valid governmental ID (driver's license, passport, etc.)
  • Printed copy of your CLEP ticket
  • Locked storage is available on location for personal items not allowed in the testing room

Accommodations

For more information on accommodations, please visit College Board Accommodations

Scores

Students can send their CLEP scores to two institutions for free when registering for the CLEP with College Board.