Dordt University accepts 19 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.
6171 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.19 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Humanities | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 62 | 3 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 63 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 63 | 6 | Start prep → |
Dordt 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, Dordt 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 Dordt 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.
Dordt University is an NCCRS member institution per nationalccrs.org. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
Dordt University's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 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 Dordt University's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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Dordt University is a private Christian university in Sioux Center, Iowa. It is affiliated with the Christian Reformed tradition and serves undergraduate and graduate students in a small-college setting. The campus is located in northwest Iowa.
Dordt offers a range of undergraduate majors and graduate programs with an emphasis on Christian liberal arts and professional preparation. The university is known for integrating faith and learning across disciplines and for programs in areas such as education, business, engineering, nursing, and the sciences. It also emphasizes experiential learning and service-oriented education.
For transfer and credit-by-exam questions, Dordt University is the institution that evaluates whether prior college coursework or exam credit can apply toward a student’s degree. CLEP and other transfer-credit policies can vary by department, program, and degree requirements, so students should confirm current acceptance rules directly with the university. Credit is typically awarded only when it fits Dordt’s academic standards and program requirements.
Registrar processes at Dordt University generally govern how transfer credit is posted, how credits are applied to a degree audit, and how academic records are maintained. Students should work with the registrar and academic advisors to understand residency requirements, course equivalencies, and any limits on the use of transfer or exam credit. Official policies and final credit decisions are handled by the university.
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