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ECPI University -Virginia Beach CLEP® Credit Policy

ECPI accepts 5 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.

CLEP® · 5 Exams
How It Works

3 steps to earn
ECPI credit via CLEP®.

Prep with TransferCredit
Pick your CLEP® subject. Our structured chapters and 500+ practice questions per course take you from zero to exam-ready in 4–8 weeks of part-time study.
Sit the CLEP® exam
90-minute exam at any College Board test center. Enter ECPI's CLEP® code 1583 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.
Credit posts to your transcript
Most students see credit on their ECPI transcript within 2–4 weeks of exam transmission. No professor meetings, no final-paper panic — just credit.
The Exam List

Every CLEP® exam
ECPI University -Virginia Beach accepts.

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

Business

1 exams · up to 3 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
Information Systems503Start prep →

Composition and Literature

2 exams · up to 6 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
College Composition503Start prep →
Humanities503Start prep →

History and Social Sciences

1 exams · up to 3 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
Introductory Sociology503Start prep →

Science and Mathematics

1 exams · up to 3 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
College Algebra503Start prep →
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See something outdated? CLEP® policies, minimum scores, and credit awards can change. If you spot a discrepancy with ECPI University -Virginia Beach's current policy, email team@transfercredit.org and we'll update this page.
Beyond CLEP®

ACE & NCCRS coursework
may still be considered.

ECPI is not currently listed as an ACE-aligned or NCCRS member institution in our dataset. However, ACE- and NCCRS-recommended credits are accepted by a large number of U.S. colleges under prior-learning-assessment (PLA) policies, and acceptance is institution-specific. Before enrolling in an ACE or NCCRS course for credit transfer, confirm with the ECPI Registrar whether it will accept the specific course toward your degree.

ACE · American Council on Education
ACE Credit
ACE evaluates non-traditional learning — corporate training, workforce programs, credit-by-exam — and recommends equivalent college credit. CLEP® exams themselves are ACE-reviewed. Colleges that are ACE-aligned often accept ACE coursework in addition to CLEP®.
Source: acenet.edu
NCCRS
NCCRS Credit
The National College Credit Recommendation Service, administered by the University of the State of New York, reviews non-collegiate coursework and assigns college-equivalent credit. Member institutions accept NCCRS-recommended coursework directly; non-member institutions often consider NCCRS coursework under their prior-learning policy. Either way, acceptance means NCCRS-recommended self-paced courses may count toward degree requirements.
Source: nationalccrs.org
How Your Credit Path Works

Two ways to earn credit.
Both count at ECPI.

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 ECPI.

Watch how it works
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Step 1
Take your CLEP®
exam
Prep with chapters & 500+ questions
Outcome
Awaiting
result
Most students pass first try
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Safety Net
ACE/NCCRS
included
Self-paced · retake-able exam
Ready. Pass or not — you're covered.

ACE & NCCRS courses ECPI may consider

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.

ECPI is not currently listed as an ACE-aligned or NCCRS member in our dataset, but ACE and NCCRS credits are accepted by a wide range of U.S. institutions under prior-learning-assessment policy. Acceptance is institution-specific — confirm with the Registrar before enrolling in any course intended for credit transfer.

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
U.S. History I 3cr U.S. History II 3cr French Language I 3cr
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Student Reviews

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Real results.

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Maria G.
ACE · Principles of Marketing
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Chose ACE over CLEP® because I'm a terrible test-taker. The course-based option felt way more humane. Got my 3 credits without the panic.
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Sebastian N.
CLEP® College Composition Modular
★★★★★
The modular version skips the essay. Perfect for me — I test well but hate timed writing. Three credits, zero essay stress.
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Miles A.
CLEP® Biology
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Pre-med. Needed to prove out of intro bio. Exam was dense but fair. Subscription's practice questions actually prepared me well.
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Jude S.
CLEP® College Mathematics
★★★★★
Not a math person. Studied 3 weeks religiously. Readiness meter took forever to hit 80. Finally passed with 51. Every point counts.
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Dante R.
CLEP® Analyzing Literature
★★★★★
Not a lit person. Struggled with poetry interpretation specifically. Prep material had analysis frameworks that unlocked it. Passed at 55.
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Evelyn S.
CLEP® English Literature
★★★★★
English major lol. This was review for me. Took me 6 days of light prep. The detail on practice questions was actually impressive.
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Connor J.
CLEP® Principles of Management
★★★★★
Working manager for 8 years. The exam basically tested stuff I do daily. Studied 10 hours total, scored a 67. Felt like stealing credit.
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Amanda F.
CLEP® Biology · Homeschool mom
★★★★★
Using this for my son's junior year. We're both learning actually. 500+ questions per course is no joke — you can really drill weak spots.
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Maria G.
ACE · Principles of Marketing
★★★★★
Chose ACE over CLEP® because I'm a terrible test-taker. The course-based option felt way more humane. Got my 3 credits without the panic.
S
Sebastian N.
CLEP® College Composition Modular
★★★★★
The modular version skips the essay. Perfect for me — I test well but hate timed writing. Three credits, zero essay stress.
M
Miles A.
CLEP® Biology
★★★★★
Pre-med. Needed to prove out of intro bio. Exam was dense but fair. Subscription's practice questions actually prepared me well.
J
Jude S.
CLEP® College Mathematics
★★★★★
Not a math person. Studied 3 weeks religiously. Readiness meter took forever to hit 80. Finally passed with 51. Every point counts.
D
Dante R.
CLEP® Analyzing Literature
★★★★★
Not a lit person. Struggled with poetry interpretation specifically. Prep material had analysis frameworks that unlocked it. Passed at 55.
E
Evelyn S.
CLEP® English Literature
★★★★★
English major lol. This was review for me. Took me 6 days of light prep. The detail on practice questions was actually impressive.
C
Connor J.
CLEP® Principles of Management
★★★★★
Working manager for 8 years. The exam basically tested stuff I do daily. Studied 10 hours total, scored a 67. Felt like stealing credit.
A
Amanda F.
CLEP® Biology · Homeschool mom
★★★★★
Using this for my son's junior year. We're both learning actually. 500+ questions per course is no joke — you can really drill weak spots.
How TransferCredit.org Works

The policy,
in plain English.

We're credit-by-exam prep provider and offer ACE/NCCRS coursework via our partners — both pathways produce official records that feed into ECPI's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.

The Product

What you get with TransferCredit

  • Structured prep content for 25+ CLEP® exams — chapters, subchapters, 500+ practice questions per subject
  • Access to 70+ ACE/NCCRS courses via partner network like UPIStudy — self-paced, retake-able final exam, no strict proctoring
  • Readiness tracker that tells you when to book the exam vs. keep prepping
  • Official transcripts issued through ACE Credit Registry (Credly) and NCCRS Official trnascript issued via the provider — same format any U.S. college accepts
  • Pass-or-pivot safety net — a CLEP® setback converts into access to the matching ACE/NCCRS course
The Transfer

How credit reaches ECPI

  • CLEP® path: Enter ECPI's code 1583 at test registration — College Board transmits scores directly to the Registrar
  • DSST path: Same mechanism using DSST code (confirm with Registrar)
  • NCCRS path: Complete the course, we issue an official NCCRS transcript, you submit it to the Registrar
  • Consolidation option: ACE/NCCRS credits can be merged into one transcript via Excelsior University's OneTranscript service
  • Credit typically posts 2–4 weeks after the Registrar receives your score or transcript
Which Pathway For You

CLEP®, ACE/NCCRS,
or community college?

Three legitimate ways to earn ECPI credit without sitting in a 15-week university classroom. Here's the honest comparison.

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CLEP® Exam
Format90-min exam
Time to credit4–8 weeks prep
Cost$93 exam + prep
ECPI acceptsYes · 5 subjects
RiskSingle high-stakes exam
Best for: Confident test-takers who want fastest turnaround and lowest cost per credit.
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ACE/NCCRS Course
FormatSelf-paced + retake-able final
Time to credit2–6 weeks / course
CostIncluded in subscription
ECPI acceptsMay accept (confirm)
RiskLow · unlimited retakes
Best for: Students who prefer structured learning over high-stakes exams, or who didn't pass a CLEP® first try.
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Community College
Format15-week semester
Time to credit4–6 months
Cost$300–600 per credit
ECPI acceptsUsually · articulation agreements
RiskLow · familiar format
Best for: Students who want a traditional classroom experience and are not time-constrained.
About ECPI University -Virginia Beach

ECPI
in brief.

ECPI University is a private for-profit university with a campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is part of the ECPI University system, which serves students through multiple campuses and online programs. The Virginia Beach location offers local access to the university’s career-focused education model.

ECPI University is known for career-oriented programs in areas such as technology, health sciences, business, and culinary arts. The university emphasizes hands-on learning and accelerated formats in many of its offerings. Specific program availability can vary by campus and delivery mode.

For transfer and credit-by-exam purposes, ECPI University is the kind of institution where students should confirm policies directly with the registrar or admissions office before enrolling. CLEP and other exam-based credits are typically subject to institutional review, program requirements, and residency rules. Because policies can differ by campus, program, and degree level, students should verify how prior learning will apply to their intended major.

The registrar’s office is the appropriate place to confirm transcript evaluation, transfer credit posting, and degree audit details. Students should expect official documentation to be required for transfer coursework and may need to follow deadlines for submitting scores or transcripts. As with most universities, final credit applicability is determined by the institution and the academic program.

5
CLEP® Exams Accepted
1
Credit Pathways
15
Max CLEP® Credits
Quick Highlights
  • Career-focused university with programs oriented toward workforce preparation
  • Virginia Beach campus serving students in the Hampton Roads area
  • Hands-on learning emphasized across many technical and professional fields
  • Transfer review required for CLEP and other prior-learning credits
  • Accredited institution by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
FAQ

Questions, answered.

How many CLEP® exams does ECPI University -Virginia Beach accept?
ECPI University -Virginia Beach accepts 5 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 ECPI require?
ECPI requires minimum CLEP® scores in the range of 50 depending on the exam. The standard ACE-recommended passing score for CLEP® is 50.
How do I send my CLEP® score to ECPI University -Virginia Beach?
Enter ECPI's institution code 1583 when registering for your CLEP® exam. Scores transmit automatically to the Registrar.
How many CLEP® credits can I apply toward my ECPI degree?
Most undergraduate programs cap credit-by-exam at approximately 30 semester hours. Confirm program-specific caps with the Registrar.
Does ECPI accept DSST exams?
DSST acceptance at ECPI is not confirmed in our dataset. Contact the Registrar for current policy.
Is ECPI an NCCRS member institution?
ECPI is not currently listed as an NCCRS member. NCCRS-recommended coursework may still be considered under the Registrar's prior-learning policy — confirm first.
How long does it take to earn CLEP® credit at ECPI?
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 (1 exams)
Does ECPI accept CLEP® Information Systems?
Yes. ECPI accepts the CLEP® Information Systems exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — Composition and Literature (2 exams)
Does ECPI accept CLEP® College Composition?
Yes. ECPI accepts the CLEP® College Composition exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does ECPI accept CLEP® Humanities?
Yes. ECPI accepts the CLEP® Humanities exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — History and Social Sciences (1 exams)
Does ECPI accept CLEP® Introductory Sociology?
Yes. ECPI accepts the CLEP® Introductory Sociology exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — Science and Mathematics (1 exams)
Does ECPI accept CLEP® College Algebra?
Yes. ECPI accepts the CLEP® College Algebra exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
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TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by ECPI University -Virginia Beach. 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.