BC accepts 9 CLEP® exams for transferable college credit. Here's every exam, its minimum required score, and credit hours awarded — plus the other credit-by-exam and prior-learning pathways available at this university.
4015 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.9 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Growth and Development | 51 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 57 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 5 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Language Level I | 41 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 63 | 8 | Start prep → |
BC is recognized on acenet.edu as an ACE-aligned institution. Beyond CLEP®, it may accept ACE-recommended coursework toward degree requirements. Acceptance of specific courses is determined by the BC Registrar under its prior-learning policy; confirm before enrolling.
Most students pass their CLEP® on the first try. If you don't, your subscription unlocks the matching ACE/NCCRS self-paced course — with a retake-able final exam. Either route earns you transferable credit at BC.
Self-paced courses across the full gen-ed and major-requirement catalog. Each carries an official ACE or NCCRS credit recommendation — submitted to the Registrar like any transcript.
BC is an ACE-aligned institution per acenet.edu. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
BC's minimum CLEP® scores run 41 – 63. Generic flashcard apps aim for "passing." We're built for acing.
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We're credit-by-exam prep provider and offer ACE/NCCRS coursework via our partners — both pathways produce official records that feed into BC's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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Bakersfield College is a public community college in Bakersfield, California, serving students in the Kern Community College District. It is one of the oldest community colleges in California and offers instruction at its main campus in Bakersfield as well as through additional learning locations and online options. The college serves a broad local and regional student population.
The college offers associate degrees, certificates, general education, career and technical education, and transfer-oriented coursework. Students can pursue preparation for immediate employment or begin lower-division study for transfer to a four-year institution. Bakersfield College is known for serving a wide range of academic and workforce needs in the Central Valley.
For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Bakersfield College is a community college that evaluates prior learning and external credit through its own academic policies. Students should expect credit-by-exam and transfer decisions to depend on course equivalency, score thresholds, and program requirements. Because policies can change, students should confirm current CLEP acceptance and placement rules directly with the college.
Credit evaluation and transcript processing are handled through the college's registrar or admissions and records functions. As with most community colleges, official transcripts, course substitutions, and transfer credit articulation are governed by published academic policies and departmental review where applicable. Students seeking credit for exams, prior college work, or military training should consult the registrar and the appropriate academic department before enrolling.
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TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by Bakersfield College. CLEP® is a registered trademark of the College Board. DSST is a registered trademark of Prometric. Credit policy facts verified at time of writing; always confirm current policy with the Registrar.