CLEP Credits at Hostos Community College (CUNY)

Hostos Community College is a public community college in the Bronx, New York, and part of The City University of New York (CUNY). It serves a diverse student population in one of New York City’s most densely populated boroughs. The college is named for Eugenio María de Hostos, a Puerto Rican educator and advocate for social reform.

Hostos offers associate degree and certificate study across liberal arts, health, business, education, and career-oriented fields. The college is known for serving many first-generation and multilingual students and for providing strong academic support and transfer pathways within CUNY and beyond. Its mission emphasizes access, student success, and community engagement.

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Hostos is a CUNY college, so credit decisions are typically governed by CUNY and Hostos academic policies rather than by a separate private-college process. Students should expect that credit-by-exam and transfer credit are evaluated on a course-by-course basis and may depend on the score earned, the subject, and how the credit fits the degree program. Because policies can change, students should confirm current CLEP acceptance and placement rules with the college before testing.

Students may also have options involving CLEP®, DSST, AP, ACE, or NCCRS credits, depending on Hostos's current policies. Not every alternative credit source is automatically accepted, so verify eligibility before completing a course or exam.

Approved credits may count toward general education, major requirements, electives, or other degree requirements depending on the evaluation. Hostos Community College - CUNY transfer credits should therefore be reviewed against the specific degree program.