Caldwell University accepts 35 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.
2072 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.35 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Systems | 52 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Business Law | 51 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Management | 47 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 48 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 49 | 6 | Start prep → |
| College Composition | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition Modular | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 46 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Humanities | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 47 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 45 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 45 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Human Growth and Development | 45 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 47 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 47 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 47 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 48 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 47 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Social Sciences and History | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 46 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 47 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 47 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 47 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 47 | 6 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 45 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 39 | 3 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 45 | 3 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 40 | 3 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 48 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 41 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
Caldwell University is listed as an NCCRS member institution on nationalccrs.org. CLEP® isn't the only way to earn credit here — as an NCCRS member, Caldwell University may also award credit for NCCRS-recommended coursework, and its Registrar often considers ACE-recommended coursework under the same prior-learning framework. Acceptance of any specific course is determined by the Registrar; 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 Caldwell University.
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.
Caldwell University is an NCCRS member institution per nationalccrs.org. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
Caldwell University's minimum CLEP® scores run 39 – 52. Generic flashcard apps aim for "passing." We're built for acing.
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Caldwell University is a private Catholic university in Caldwell, New Jersey. It was founded by the Sisters of St. Dominic of Caldwell and serves students in the New York metropolitan area and beyond. The university’s campus is located in suburban Essex County.
Caldwell offers undergraduate and graduate study across a range of disciplines, including liberal arts, business, education, nursing, and health-related fields. The university is known for its Catholic and Dominican heritage, which shapes its mission and campus culture. It also emphasizes small classes and personalized instruction.
For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Caldwell University is a regionally accredited institution, so credit evaluation is handled through the university’s own academic policies and registrar processes. Students seeking to apply exam or transfer credit should confirm in advance whether a specific course, score, or prior college work will be accepted toward their intended program. Policies can vary by major, degree level, and residency requirements.
The registrar’s office is typically responsible for evaluating transfer credit, posting approved credit to the student record, and helping students understand how credits apply to degree requirements. As with most universities, final decisions on credit applicability are made by the institution according to official academic policy. Students should consult the current catalog and registrar for the most accurate and up-to-date guidance.
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