GSU accepts 38 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.
5165 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.38 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Information Systems | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Business Law | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Management | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Marketing | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition Modular | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| English 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 I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 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 → |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 60 | 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 | 60 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 60 | 12 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 60 | 12 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 60 | 12 | Start prep → |
| Spanish with Writing Level I | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Spanish with Writing Level II | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
GSU is recognized on acenet.edu as an ACE-aligned institution. Beyond CLEP®, it may accept ACE-recommended coursework toward degree requirements. Acceptance of specific courses is determined by the GSU 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 GSU.
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.
GSU is an ACE-aligned institution per acenet.edu. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
GSU's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 60. 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 GSU's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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Georgia State University is a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia. It is part of the University System of Georgia and serves a large urban student body in the state capital. The university’s main campus is in downtown Atlanta, with additional campuses in the metro area.
Georgia State offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across many fields. It is especially known for business, law, public policy, education, health-related fields, and strong research activity. The university is also recognized for its focus on student success and access.
Georgia State is generally transfer-friendly and accepts transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions, subject to university and program review. CLEP credit may be available for qualifying scores, but acceptance depends on the specific exam, score, and degree requirements. Students should confirm current policies with the university before relying on exam credit.
Credit evaluation at Georgia State is handled through the university’s official academic and registrar processes. Transfer and exam credits are typically posted after review and are applied according to degree requirements, residency rules, and departmental approval where needed. Students should consult the registrar and their academic advisor for the most current guidance on how credits will apply to a specific program.
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