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CLEP Credits at College of Dupage

College of Dupage accepts 38 CLEP® exams for transferable college credit. See the accepted exams, minimum required scores, and credit hours awarded, along with other credit-by-exam and prior-learning options available at this college.

CLEP® · 38 ExamsNCCRS Member
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Most students see credit on their COD transcript within 2–4 weeks of exam transmission. No professor meetings, no final-paper panic — just credit. Plan which credits count with our Degree Planner.
The Exam List

Every CLEP® exam
College of Dupage accepts.

38 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.

Note: These CLEP® scores and credit hours reflect the College Board standard. This institution is listed as accepting CLEP®, but specific minimum scores and credit awards were not published at the time of writing — verify with the Registrar before scheduling an exam.
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Estimate: the credit hours at a $390/credit-hour public university average, minus $95 per CLEP® exam and $149 for Lifetime prep. College of Dupage decides how many exam credits count toward your degree.

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What this is worth

5 exams at College of Dupage, two ways

College of Dupage accepts 38 CLEP® exams. Here's what it costs to earn 15 of those credits in a classroom versus by exam.

In the classroom
$5,850
5 courses · about 75 weeks
15 credit hours$390/cr
PaceFixed semester
Books & feesExtra
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By CLEP® exam
$624
5 exams · study at your own pace
5 exam fees$475
Lifetime prep access$149
Same 15 creditsScore 60+
That's $5,226 you don't pay — for the same credits.

Based on a $390/credit-hour public university average. Your actual saving depends on College of Dupage's tuition and how many exam credits it lets you apply toward your degree.

Plan prices cover TransferCredit.org prep only. The CLEP® exam fee (currently $95) is paid to College Board at registration, and test centres may add a sitting fee. Credit awards are always determined by College of Dupage — check the policy above before you test.

About the college

About College of Dupage

College of DuPage is a public community college in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, serving the western suburbs of Chicago. It is one of the largest community colleges in Illinois and offers a broad mix of credit and noncredit learning opportunities. The college is known for serving both recent high school graduates and adult learners.

The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career-focused programs across a wide range of fields. Students can prepare for transfer to four-year institutions or pursue workforce-oriented training in areas such as health sciences, business, technology, and the arts. College of DuPage also supports continuing education and community enrichment through its noncredit offerings.

  • Public community college serving Glen Ellyn and the surrounding Chicago suburbs
  • Transfer-oriented with associate degrees and general education pathways
  • Career-focused training available in a range of workforce fields
  • Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
  • Credit evaluation support through registrar and academic advising offices
Transfer credit policy

How Transfer Credits Work at College of Dupage

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, College of DuPage is a community college that commonly serves students who want to save time and money on general education requirements. Students should confirm how exam credit or prior learning will apply to their specific program, since transferability can depend on the course, score, and degree plan. The college’s transfer-oriented mission makes it a practical place to ask about credit-by-exam options.

Students may also have options involving CLEP®, DSST, AP, ACE, or NCCRS credits, depending on COD's current policies. Not every alternative credit source is automatically accepted, so verify eligibility before completing a course or exam.

Approved credits may count toward general education, major requirements, electives, or other degree requirements depending on the evaluation. College of Dupage transfer credits should therefore be reviewed against the specific degree program.

Transfer tip: Check your transfer credit evaluation and compare accepted credits with your College of Dupage degree requirements before planning additional coursework.
Beyond CLEP®

COD is an
NCCRS member institution.

COD is listed as an NCCRS member institution on nationalccrs.org. CLEP® isn't the only way to earn credit here — as an NCCRS member, COD 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.

ACE · American Council on Education
ACE Credit
ACE evaluates non-traditional learning — including corporate training, workforce programs, and credit-by-exam — and recommends equivalent college credit. CLEP® exams are also ACE-reviewed. Colleges may consider ACE-recommended coursework under their transfer credit or prior-learning policies.
Source: acenet.edu
NCCRS · COD is a Member
NCCRS Credit
NCCRS reviews non-collegiate coursework and provides college-credit recommendations for eligible learning. COD is a listed NCCRS member, so NCCRS-recommended self-paced courses may count toward its degree requirements. Acceptance depends on the program and applicable degree requirements.
Source: nationalccrs.org
How Your Credit Path Works

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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 COD.

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NCCRS courses COD may accept

Self-paced courses across general education and major requirements may carry an official ACE or NCCRS credit recommendation and can be submitted to the Registrar for transfer credit review.

COD is an NCCRS member institution per nationalccrs.org. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.

Subjects with a link go to the matching CLEP® or DSST study guide on TransferCredit.org.

Business & Accounting

20 courses · 60 credits
Managerial Accounting 3cr Financial Accounting 3cr Business Essentials 3cr Principles of Management 3cr Foundations of Leadership 3cr Leadership & Organizational Behavior 3cr Business Communication 3cr Business Ethics 3cr Leading Organizational Change 3cr Project Management 3cr Business Law 3cr International Business 3cr Human Resources Management 3cr Globalization & International Mgmt. 3cr Entrepreneurship 3cr Microeconomics 3cr Macroeconomics 3cr Principles of Finance 3cr Financial Management 3cr Principles of Marketing 3cr

English, Writing & Humanities

7 courses · 21 credits
Advanced Technical Writing 3cr English Composition I 3cr English Composition II 3cr College Writing 3cr Humanities 201: Critical Thinking 3cr Art History I 3cr Art History II 3cr

Mathematics

9 courses · 31 credits
Business Math 3cr College Algebra 3cr Pre-Calculus 3cr Calculus 1 4cr Calculus 2 4cr Calculus 3 4cr Discrete Mathematics 4cr Quantitative Analysis 3cr Principles of Statistics 3cr

Computer Science & IT

22 courses · 66 credits
Current Trends in CS & IT 3cr Computer Concepts & Applications 3cr Introduction to HTML & CSS 3cr Introduction to JavaScript 3cr Ethics in Technology 3cr Introduction to Networking 3cr Fundamentals of Information Technology 3cr Introduction to Linux 3cr Introduction to Java 3cr Programming in Python 3cr Introduction to Computing 3cr Programming in C 3cr Programming in C++ 3cr Data Structures & Algorithms 3cr Network & Systems Security 3cr Cybersecurity 3cr Database Fundamentals 3cr Software Engineering 3cr Introduction to Operating Systems 3cr Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3cr Database Programming 3cr Systems Analysis & Design 3cr

Health Sciences

8 courses · 20 credits
Medical Terminology 3cr Healthcare Finance & Budgeting 3cr Healthcare Organization & Management 3cr HR Management in Healthcare 3cr Anatomy & Physiology I 3cr Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1cr Anatomy & Physiology II 3cr Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1cr

Natural Sciences

5 courses · 13 credits
Introduction to Biology 1 3cr Introduction to Biology 2 3cr Chemistry I 3cr Physics I 3cr Environmental Science 1cr

Psychology & Social Science

11 courses · 33 credits
Introduction to Psychology 3cr Research Methods in Psychology 3cr Psychology of Diversity 3cr Educational Psychology 3cr Abnormal Psychology 3cr Psychology of Personality 3cr Advanced Social Psychology 3cr Ethics in the Social Sciences 3cr Introduction to Sociology 3cr Introduction to Criminology 3cr Principles of Philosophy 3cr

History & Languages

3 courses · 9 credits
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Was terrified of lit exams. The chapter structure broke down every period and movement I needed. Passed with a 62 — above what I needed.
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CLEP® Human Growth & Development
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NCCRS · Marketing
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CLEP® Western Civilization I
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Ancient history fan. This exam was entertainment, not work. Scored 79. Best time I've ever had earning college credit.
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NCCRS · Foundations of Leadership
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Management trainee program requires bachelor's. This fast-tracked my gen-eds. NCCRS course was thorough and transferred without issue.
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Theo L.
NCCRS · Leadership & Org Behavior
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Middle manager pursuing an MBA. The course was more academic than I expected — rigorous, actually taught me something. Credit earned.
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CLEP® Analyzing Literature
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CLEP® Human Growth & Development
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Psych major. This was a gimme. Two weeks prep, a 66, done. Focus on developmental stages — Erikson, Piaget, the usual suspects.
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ACE · Managerial Accounting
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Did the ACE course instead of CLEP® — took me 4 weeks, retake-able final was a huge stress reliever. Credit transferred cleanly.
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NCCRS · Marketing
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  • Official transcripts through the ACE Credit Registry (Credly) and applicable NCCRS providers for transfer credit evaluation
  • Pass-or-pivot option — a CLEP® setback may provide access to a matching ACE/NCCRS course
The Transfer

How credit reaches COD

  • CLEP® path: Enter COD's CLEP® code 1083 during registration so College Board can send your scores for credit evaluation
  • DSST path: Submit your DSST score through the institution's designated transfer credit process
  • NCCRS path: Complete the course, receive the applicable NCCRS transcript, and submit it to the Registrar
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  • Credit posting: Processing time varies by college and depends on when the Registrar receives and evaluates your transfer credits
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CLEP® Exam
Format90-min exam
Time to credit4–8 weeks prep
Cost$93 exam + prep
COD acceptsYes · 38 subjects
RiskSingle high-stakes exam
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FormatSelf-paced + retake-able final
Time to credit2–6 weeks / course
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COD acceptsYes · Cooperating College
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Format15-week semester
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FAQ

Questions, answered.

How many CLEP® exams does College of Dupage accept?
College of Dupage accepts 38 CLEP® exams for college credit across Business, Composition and Literature, History and Social Sciences, Science and Mathematics, and World Languages.
What minimum CLEP® score does COD require?
COD requires minimum CLEP® scores in the range of 60 depending on the exam. The standard ACE-recommended passing score for CLEP® is 50.
How do I send my CLEP® score to College of Dupage?
Enter COD's institution code 1083 when registering for your CLEP® exam. Scores transmit automatically to the Registrar.
How many CLEP® credits can I apply toward my COD degree?
Most undergraduate programs cap credit-by-exam at approximately 30 semester hours. Confirm program-specific caps with the Registrar.
Does COD accept DSST exams?
DSST acceptance at COD is not confirmed in our dataset. Contact the Registrar for current policy.
Is COD an NCCRS member institution?
Yes. COD is listed as an NCCRS member institution on nationalccrs.org.
How long does it take to earn CLEP® credit at COD?
Most students prep 4–8 weeks per exam. The CLEP® itself is 90 minutes. Credit typically posts to your transcript 2–4 weeks after transmission.
What if I don't pass my CLEP® exam on the first try?
You can retake CLEP® after 3 months. With a TransferCredit.org subscription, you can also pivot to the matching ACE/NCCRS self-paced course with retake-able finals.
CLEP® exam details — Business (5 exams)
Does COD accept CLEP® Financial Accounting?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Financial Accounting exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Information Systems?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Information Systems exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Introductory Business Law?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Introductory Business Law exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Principles of Management?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Principles of Management exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Principles of Marketing?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Principles of Marketing exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
CLEP® exam details — Composition and Literature (6 exams)
Does COD accept CLEP® American Literature?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® American Literature exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Analyzing and Interpreting Literature?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Analyzing and Interpreting Literature exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® College Composition?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® College Composition exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® College Composition Modular?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® College Composition Modular exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® English Literature?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® English Literature exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Humanities?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Humanities exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
CLEP® exam details — History and Social Sciences (12 exams)
Does COD accept CLEP® American Government?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® American Government exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Human Growth and Development?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Human Growth and Development exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Introduction to Educational Psychology?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Introduction to Educational Psychology exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Introductory Psychology?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Introductory Psychology exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Introductory Sociology?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Introductory Sociology exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Principles of Macroeconomics?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Principles of Macroeconomics exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Principles of Microeconomics?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Principles of Microeconomics exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Social Sciences and History?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Social Sciences and History exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
CLEP® exam details — Science and Mathematics (7 exams)
Does COD accept CLEP® Biology?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Biology exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Calculus?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Calculus exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Chemistry?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Chemistry exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® College Algebra?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® College Algebra exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® College Mathematics?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® College Mathematics exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Natural Sciences?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Natural Sciences exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Precalculus?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Precalculus exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
CLEP® exam details — World Languages (8 exams)
Does COD accept CLEP® French Language Level I?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® French Language Level I exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® French Language Level II?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® French Language Level II exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® German Language Level I?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® German Language Level I exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® German Language Level II?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® German Language Level II exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Spanish Language Level I?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Spanish Language Level I exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Spanish Language Level II?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Spanish Language Level II exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Spanish with Writing Level I?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Spanish with Writing Level I exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does COD accept CLEP® Spanish with Writing Level II?
Yes. COD accepts the CLEP® Spanish with Writing Level II exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
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