KSC 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.
3472 — or DSST code 7878 — at registration so 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| College Composition | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| College Composition Modular | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Humanities | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Social Sciences and History | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 50 | 8 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 50 | 8 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 59 | 8 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 50 | 8 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 60 | 8 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 50 | 8 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 63 | 8 | Start prep → |
KSC is listed as an NCCRS member institution on nationalccrs.org. CLEP® isn't the only way to earn credit here — as an NCCRS member, KSC 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 KSC.
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.
KSC is an NCCRS member institution per nationalccrs.org. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
KSC's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 63. 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 KSC's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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7878). DSST covers 30+ subjects — including upper-level and technical topics CLEP® doesn't offer, like Business Ethics, Cybersecurity, and Criminal Justice. Exams are free for active-duty military through DANTES. Confirm accepted DSST subjects and minimum scores with the Registrar before scheduling.
Keene State College is a public liberal arts college in Keene, New Hampshire, and part of the University System of New Hampshire. It serves undergraduate students in a small-college setting in the Monadnock Region of southwestern New Hampshire. The college is known for its campus-based, residential environment and close connection to the local community.
Keene State offers a range of undergraduate majors and minors across the arts, humanities, social sciences, education, business, health, and STEM fields. As a liberal arts college, it emphasizes broad-based learning, undergraduate teaching, and experiential opportunities such as internships, fieldwork, and student research. Teacher education and other professionally oriented programs are among the areas commonly associated with the college.
For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Keene State College is a public institution that evaluates prior learning through its own academic policies rather than automatically accepting all external credit. Students who have earned CLEP scores or coursework elsewhere should expect credit decisions to depend on the specific exam, course equivalency, score, and degree program. The college’s transfer-credit practices are designed to support students who bring in approved prior college-level learning.
Credit evaluation at Keene State is handled through the college’s registrar and academic records processes. Incoming transfer work and exam-based credit are typically posted only after official documentation is received and reviewed against institutional requirements. Students should consult the registrar and the relevant academic department to confirm how credits apply toward general education, major, or elective requirements.
3472 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 Keene State 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.