Carroll accepts 28 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.
1101 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.28 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Information Systems | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Humanities | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Social Sciences and History | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
Carroll is listed as an NCCRS member institution on nationalccrs.org. CLEP® isn't the only way to earn credit here — as an NCCRS member, Carroll 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 Carroll.
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.
Carroll is an NCCRS member institution per nationalccrs.org. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
Carroll's minimum CLEP® scores run 50. 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 Carroll's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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Carroll University is a private university in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is one of Wisconsin’s oldest higher-education institutions and serves undergraduate and graduate students on its Waukesha campus. The university is known for combining liberal arts traditions with professional preparation.
Carroll offers a range of undergraduate majors and graduate programs across the arts and sciences, business, education, health sciences, and related professional fields. The university is especially known for its health sciences and pre-professional pathways, along with a broad liberal arts foundation. Students can pursue both traditional classroom study and applied learning experiences.
For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Carroll University evaluates prior learning and transfer coursework through its own academic policies. Credit awarded through CLEP or other exam-based or transfer pathways depends on the university’s current rules, the student’s program, and how the credit fits degree requirements. Students should consult Carroll’s official transfer-credit and registrar information before relying on any exam or transfer credit.
Academic credit at Carroll is managed through the university’s registrar and academic offices, which apply institutional policies to determine how outside coursework is recorded and counted. Transfer and exam credits are typically reviewed for equivalency, applicability to the degree, and any grade or residency requirements that may apply. Because policies can change, students should verify details directly with the registrar or admissions office.
1101 when registering for your CLEP® exam. Scores transmit automatically to the Registrar.One subscription. 25+ CLEP® subjects for prep. 70+ ACE/NCCRS courses via partner. Pass-or-pivot safety net. Start your trial today.
TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by Carroll University. 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.