CLEP Credits at Kean University

Kean University is a public university in Union, New Jersey, with additional presence in New Jersey and an international campus in Wenzhou, China. It is one of New Jersey’s public institutions of higher education and serves a broad commuter and residential student population. The university is known for offering access-oriented education in the New York metropolitan area.

Kean offers undergraduate and graduate study across a wide range of fields, including education, business, liberal arts, sciences, health-related disciplines, and the arts. It is especially recognized for teacher preparation and for programs that support professional advancement and career-focused study. The university also emphasizes experiential learning and pathways for transfer students.

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Kean University is generally a transfer-friendly public institution, but credit decisions are made by the university on a course-by-course basis. CLEP scores and other prior-learning credits are typically evaluated according to institutional policies and the requirements of the student’s program. Students should confirm in advance whether a specific exam or course will satisfy a general education, elective, or major requirement.

Students may also have options involving CLEP®, DSST, AP, ACE, or NCCRS credits, depending on Kean'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. Kean University transfer credits should therefore be reviewed against the specific degree program.