GCC accepts 22 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.
4327 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.22 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | 50 | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 61 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 53 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 54 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 56 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 54 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 54 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 54 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
GCC 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 GCC Registrar whether it will accept the specific course toward your degree.
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 GCC.
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.
GCC 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.
GCC's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 61. 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 GCC's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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Glendale Community College is a public community college in Glendale, California, in the Los Angeles area. It serves students from the surrounding region and offers open-access higher education options. The college is part of the California Community Colleges system.
The college offers associate degree and certificate programs, along with general education and transfer-oriented coursework. Like many community colleges in California, it supports students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions as well as those seeking career and technical education. Program offerings and student services are designed to support both academic transfer and workforce preparation.
For CLEP and other credit-by-exam questions, Glendale Community College should be checked directly through its official transfer and admissions policies. Community colleges commonly evaluate exam credit through established campus procedures, but acceptance can vary by exam, score, and how the credit applies to a student’s program. Students should confirm whether CLEP credit is accepted and how it may satisfy general education, elective, or prerequisite requirements.
Credit and transcript decisions are handled through the college’s registrar or admissions and records office. Students typically need to submit official documentation for prior coursework or exam results so the college can evaluate applicability. Because credit policies can change and may differ by program, the registrar is the best source for current rules on posting transfer or exam-based credit.
4327 when registering for your CLEP® exam. Scores transmit automatically to the Registrar.One subscription. 25+ CLEP® subjects for prep. 70+ ACE/NCCRS courses via partner. Pass-or-pivot safety net. Start your trial today.
TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by Glendale Community College. 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.