DU accepts 17 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.
2196 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.17 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Systems | 55 | 2 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities | 56 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 54 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 54 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 57 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 56 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 52 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 5 | Start prep → |
DU is listed as an NCCRS member on nationalccrs.org and recognized on acenet.edu. Beyond CLEP®, it may accept both ACE-recommended and NCCRS-recommended coursework — three complementary pathways to your degree. Acceptance of specific courses is determined by the DU 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 DU.
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.
DU is both an ACE-aligned institution (per acenet.edu) and an NCCRS member (per nationalccrs.org). Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion under prior-learning policy — confirm with your registrar before enrolling.
DU's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 57. 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 DU's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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Duquesne University is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on the Bluff overlooking downtown. It was founded by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit and is known for combining a values-based mission with urban access and professional education.
The university offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through its schools and colleges. Duquesne is especially known for programs in health professions, business, law, education, liberal arts, and the sciences, along with research and service-oriented learning.
For CLEP and transfer credit purposes, Duquesne University evaluates prior learning through its own academic policies rather than automatically granting credit for every exam or course. Students should expect credit decisions to depend on the specific exam, score, course equivalency, and degree program requirements. The university's transfer and credit-by-exam policies are the best source for current eligibility details.
Registrar and credit procedures at Duquesne are handled through the university's academic records and registration offices. Students typically need official documentation, such as transcripts or exam score reports, for credit evaluation. Final application of credit is determined by the university and may vary by school, major, and residency requirements.
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TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by Duquesne 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.