Every CLEP Study Guide and Prep Course: Full Price List

CLEP study guide and prep course prices are simple once you see the full list in one place. This guide shows all 34 CLEP study guides at $5 each, all 21 CLEP prep courses at $19 each, 31 free practice tests, and the current plan prices checked on 9 Nov 2026.

You will also see what each product includes, how to read the catalog table, and when a plan costs less than buying items one by one. If you are still picking an exam, start with the CLEP hub. One reminder before you buy anything: prep helps you get ready, but credit is always your college's decision.

How to read the full CLEP catalog

If you want the full CLEP study guide and prep course list in one spot, use the catalog table below first. It shows each exam title, then which paid and free options exist for that subject. That matters because not every CLEP exam has every option.

Here is how to read it. A $5 study guide means a printable PDF download for that exam. A $19 prep course means an online course for that exam with lessons and quizzes. A free practice test means 25 original practice questions with explanations, built from the official outline. The table also helps you spot gaps fast. There are 34 CLEP study guides total, 21 CLEP prep courses sold individually, and 31 free practice tests.

That means some exams have all three choices, some have only a guide and practice test, and a few have just the guide. For example, the $5 CLEP Biology study guide has both a matching course and a free practice test. The $5 Analyzing and Interpreting Literature guide is sold as a $5 guide only, with no $19 course or free practice test for that exam.

If you want to scan everything outside this article, the CLEP hub is the easiest starting point. If you want every printable option across subjects, all study guides is useful too.

What you get in a $5 CLEP study guide

Every $5 guide follows the same structure, but the size changes by subject. Each one is a printable PDF with instant download. It is built from the official units and weights, with one chapter per official unit or content area, heaviest-weighted first. Each guide also includes key terms with examples, practice questions with every answer explained, common exam traps, a 2-page cram sheet, and 2-, 4-, and 8-week study plans built from the exam weights.

The easiest way to judge value is to look at the subject counts. The $5 Introductory Psychology guide has 55 pages, 211 terms, and 65 practice questions. the Human Growth and Development guide has 51 pages, 181 terms, and 60 questions. On the shorter side, the College Algebra guide has 29 pages, 181 terms, and 40 questions, while the Calculus guide has 30 pages, 180 terms, and 41 questions.

You can also preview before you buy. Each guide page includes 10 free sample questions. That makes a single guide a low-cost pick when you already know the subject and mainly want a clean outline, a cram sheet, and practice with explanations. If you are comparing English exams, the College Composition guide and the English Literature guide let you inspect the style before spending $5.

What you get in a $19 CLEP prep course

A $19 CLEP prep course gives you lessons plus a quiz after every subchapter, with lifetime access. That is different from the $5 guide, which is a printable PDF. If you learn better by moving through short lesson blocks and checking yourself often, the course format may fit better.

Here is one worked example: the CLEP Introductory Psychology prep course costs $19 paid once, has 16 chapters and 91 lessons, includes a quiz after every subchapter, and gives lifetime access. Other CLEP courses follow the same course format, but the available details do not list chapter and lesson counts for every subject, so treat Psychology as the clear example, not a promise for all of them.

You can buy a course by itself if you want focused review in one subject. Good examples include the $19 CLEP Biology prep course, the $19 College Algebra prep course, the $19 Financial Accounting prep course, and the $19 Macroeconomics prep course.

For one exam, the math is easy. One guide plus one course is $24. If you want both a printable summary and lesson-based review, that bundle-by-hand can make sense. If you think you may study for several CLEP exams, check the plan section before buying single items, because the plans can cost less fast.

Free practice tests, exam fees, and timing

Free practice tests cover 31 CLEP exams. Each one has 25 original practice questions that follow the official outline, and each answer comes with an explanation. That makes them useful at two points: before you buy, to see what the exam feels like, and after you study, to spot weak areas.

For example, you can try the free CLEP Biology practice test, the free College Algebra practice test, the free American Literature practice test, or the free U.S. History I practice test.

Now the cost side. A CLEP exam costs $97, plus the test center's or remote proctoring's own fee. Prep is separate from that. Plans, courses, and guides cover study materials only. You still pay the exam fee when you register.

CLEP exams run all year, with no fixed test dates. Eligible test takers can also test at home with remote proctoring. On most CLEP exams, your score shows on screen as soon as the exam ends. College Composition and Spanish with Writing take 2-3 weeks. CLEP scores run from 20 to 80, and ACE recommends a credit-granting score of 50. Your college decides whether to award credit.

When a CLEP plan costs less

If you plan to study for more than one exam, the plan table is where price starts to matter most. The live pricing checked on 9 Nov 2026 lists four main choices below.

Start with the simplest comparison. A single CLEP prep course is $19. Two single courses are $38, which is already more than CLEP Monthly at $29 a month. If you want more than one course in a short stretch, Monthly can be cheaper right away, and it also includes all 34 CLEP study guides.

If you need a longer window, CLEP Semester at $69 for 3 months gives more time to spread out your review. That can fit better if you are juggling school, work, or multiple exam dates.

If you also want DSST, CLEP + DSST Lifetime at $149 once includes 23 CLEP plus 8 DSST prep courses and all 72 CLEP and DSST study guides, for life. If you want the broadest option, the All-Access Bundle is $455 once and includes every CLEP and DSST prep course, 36 AP prep courses and every AP, CLEP and DSST study guide, for life.

One note: the plan listings show 23 CLEP prep courses included, while the single-course count in this post is 21. Use the catalog table for individually sold courses, and the plan table for plan inclusions as listed.

How to choose the right setup for you

The best CLEP study guide and prep course choice depends on how many exams you expect to take and how you learn best.

Pick one $5 guide if you want the cheapest paid option for a single exam and you like studying from a printed outline. This works well when you already know some of the material and mainly need structure. Good examples are the CLEP Chemistry study guide, the Precalculus guide, and the U.S. History II guide.

Pick one $19 course if you want guided lessons and frequent quizzes, but do not need a full plan. This makes sense for subjects where step-by-step practice matters more, such as Chemistry, Precalculus, or U.S. History II.

Pick a guide plus a course, $24 total, if you want both formats for one exam. The guide gives you a cram sheet and weighted study plan. The course gives you lesson flow and quizzes.

Pick a plan if you are likely to take several exams. Monthly is the low upfront choice. Semester gives you 3 months. Lifetime options make more sense only if you know you want CLEP plus DSST, or a wider AP, CLEP, and DSST library.

Before you buy, check your college's CLEP policy. Each college sets its own rules, even though 2,900+ colleges accept CLEP.

Small facts that can save you money

A few CLEP rules affect what you should buy and when you should schedule your exam.

First, you cannot retake a CLEP exam with the same title within three months of your test date. If your timeline is tight, do not rush into the exam fee before you are ready. Using a guide, a course, or a practice test first can help you judge that.

Second, you can send your CLEP score to two colleges free when you register. If you are choosing between schools, look up their CLEP policies before test day. Credit is not automatic. Each college decides what score it accepts and how credit applies.

Third, the exam itself costs far more than a single guide or course. The exam fee is $97, plus the test center's or remote proctoring's own fee. That is why many students start with a free practice test and then add only what they need. If the practice test shows small gaps, a $5 guide may be enough. If it shows bigger holes, a $19 course or a plan may be worth it.

If you are still deciding which CLEP exam to take, this related guide to the 34 CLEP exams can help narrow your options. You can also compare all current prices on the plans and pricing page before you check out.

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Final Thoughts on CLEP Price List

If you only need one exam, start small: try a free practice test, then add a $5 guide or a $19 course if it fits your study style. If you expect to take several CLEP exams, compare the plan math before buying single items. The fastest next step is to browse the CLEP hub for your subject, then check the current plans and pricing to see which option matches your timeline and budget.