ECC accepts 25 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.
1203 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.25 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 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Composition Modular | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Humanities | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 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 → |
| Social Sciences and History | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 10 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 50 | 8 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 50 | 8 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 50 | 8 | Start prep → |
ECC 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 ECC 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 ECC.
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.
ECC 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.
ECC'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 ECC's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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Elgin Community College is a public community college in Elgin, Illinois, serving students in the northwest suburbs of the Chicago area. It offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce-focused education in a commuter-college setting. The college is part of the Illinois community college system and serves a broad local and regional student population.
ECC provides academic pathways in liberal arts, transfer preparation, career and technical education, and continuing education. Like many community colleges, it is designed to support students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions as well as those seeking immediate career entry or skill development. Its offerings are intended to be flexible for both full-time and part-time students.
For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Elgin Community College is a public two-year institution that commonly serves as a starting point for students who want to complete general education requirements before transferring. Students should confirm how CLEP exams and other prior-learning credits apply to their specific program, since acceptance can vary by department, degree, and transfer destination. The most reliable source for current policies is the college itself.
Credit evaluation at ECC is handled through the college's registrar or records office, which is typically responsible for transcript processing, transfer credit review, and academic record maintenance. Students seeking credit for exams, prior coursework, or other external learning should submit official documentation and follow the college's published procedures. Because policies can change, students should verify current requirements directly with ECC before relying on any credit award.
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