IVCC accepts 18 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.
1397 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.18 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Management | 56 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Marketing | 54 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities | 57 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 57 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 54 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 52 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Social Sciences and History | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 51 | 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 | 5 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 5 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
IVCC is listed as an NCCRS member institution on nationalccrs.org. CLEP® isn't the only way to earn credit here — as an NCCRS member, IVCC may also award credit for NCCRS-recommended coursework, and its Registrar often considers ACE-recommended coursework under the same prior-learning framework. Acceptance of any specific course is determined by the Registrar; 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 IVCC.
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.
IVCC is an NCCRS member institution per nationalccrs.org. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
IVCC's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 57. 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 IVCC's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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Illinois Valley Community College is a public community college in Oglesby, Illinois, serving students in north-central Illinois. The college provides associate degrees, certificates, and transfer-oriented coursework for students preparing for employment or further study.
IVCC offers a range of academic and career-focused programs typical of a community college, including transfer pathways and workforce training. It is known for serving local and regional students with flexible access to higher education and support services.
For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Illinois Valley Community College is a community college that accepts transfer credit and other prior-learning pathways according to its own academic policies. Students considering CLEP should confirm in advance how exam scores will apply to their intended program and whether the credit will satisfy specific course or degree requirements.
Credit evaluation at IVCC is handled through the college's registrar and academic records processes. As with most colleges, official transcripts, placement results, and approved transfer or exam credits are applied according to institutional policy, so students should consult the registrar or academic advisor before relying on any credit for graduation planning.
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