GC accepts 36 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.
1251 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.36 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | 52 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Information Systems | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Management | 51 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 52 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition Modular | 50 | 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 | 51 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Human Growth and Development | 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 | 53 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 54 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 62 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 51 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 63 | 9 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 63 | 9 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 63 | 9 | Start prep → |
GC 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 GC 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 GC.
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.
GC 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.
GC's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 63. Generic flashcard apps aim for "passing." We're built for acing.
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Goshen College is a private liberal arts college in Goshen, Indiana. It is affiliated with the Mennonite Church USA and is known for its close-knit campus community. The college emphasizes a values-based education rooted in service, peace, and global engagement.
The college offers undergraduate programs across the arts, sciences, business, education, nursing, and other fields. Goshen is also known for experiential learning, including study abroad and community-based learning opportunities. Its academic identity combines liberal arts study with practical preparation for careers and graduate study.
For transfer and credit-by-exam planning, students should consult Goshen College directly because CLEP and transfer-credit policies can vary by subject, score, and degree program. Colleges commonly evaluate CLEP credit through registrar or academic records offices, and acceptance may depend on how the exam aligns with a student's major or general education requirements. The safest approach is to verify current policies before taking an exam or transferring coursework.
Credit evaluation at Goshen College is typically handled through the registrar and the academic departments responsible for the student's program. Incoming transfer credit is usually reviewed for course equivalency, applicability to the degree, and any residency or major requirements that may apply. Students should expect official transcripts, exam score reports, and other documentation to be required for formal evaluation.
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