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Lee University CLEP® Credit Policy

Lee University accepts 12 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.

CLEP® · 12 ExamsACE Accepted
How It Works

3 steps to earn
Lee University credit via CLEP®.

Prep with TransferCredit
Pick your CLEP® subject. Our structured chapters and 500+ practice questions per course take you from zero to exam-ready in 4–8 weeks of part-time study.
Sit the CLEP® exam
90-minute exam at any College Board test center. Enter Lee University's CLEP® code 1401 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.
Credit posts to your transcript
Most students see credit on their Lee University transcript within 2–4 weeks of exam transmission. No professor meetings, no final-paper panic — just credit.
The Exam List

Every CLEP® exam
Lee University accepts.

12 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.

Composition and Literature

2 exams · up to 6 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
College Composition503Start prep →
Humanities503Start prep →

History and Social Sciences

2 exams · up to 6 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
Principles of Macroeconomics503Start prep →
Principles of Microeconomics503Start prep →

Science and Mathematics

7 exams · up to 24 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
Biology504Start prep →
Calculus504Start prep →
Chemistry504Start prep →
College Algebra503Start prep →
College Mathematics503Start prep →
Natural Sciences503Start prep →
Precalculus503Start prep →

World Languages

1 exams · up to 3 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
German Language Level II553Start prep →
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See something outdated? CLEP® policies, minimum scores, and credit awards can change. If you spot a discrepancy with Lee University's current policy, email team@transfercredit.org and we'll update this page.
Beyond CLEP®

Lee University is an
ACE-aligned institution.

Lee University is recognized on acenet.edu as an ACE-aligned institution. Beyond CLEP®, it may accept ACE-recommended coursework toward degree requirements. Acceptance of specific courses is determined by the Lee University Registrar under its prior-learning policy; confirm before enrolling.

ACE · American Council on Education
ACE Credit
ACE evaluates non-traditional learning — corporate training, workforce programs, credit-by-exam — and recommends equivalent college credit. CLEP® exams themselves are ACE-reviewed. Colleges that are ACE-aligned often accept ACE coursework in addition to CLEP®.
Source: acenet.edu
NCCRS
NCCRS Credit
The National College Credit Recommendation Service, administered by the University of the State of New York, reviews non-collegiate coursework and assigns college-equivalent credit. Member institutions accept NCCRS-recommended coursework directly; non-member institutions often consider NCCRS coursework under their prior-learning policy. Either way, acceptance means NCCRS-recommended self-paced courses may count toward degree requirements.
Source: nationalccrs.org
How Your Credit Path Works

Two ways to earn credit.
Both count at Lee University.

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 Lee University.

Watch how it works
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Step 1
Take your CLEP®
exam
Prep with chapters & 500+ questions
Outcome
Awaiting
result
Most students pass first try
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Safety Net
ACE/NCCRS
included
Self-paced · retake-able exam
Ready. Pass or not — you're covered.

ACE courses Lee University may accept

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.

Lee University is an ACE-aligned institution per acenet.edu. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.

Business & Accounting

20 courses · 60 credits
Managerial Accounting 3cr Financial Accounting 3cr Business Essentials 3cr Principles of Management 3cr Foundations of Leadership 3cr Leadership & Organizational Behavior 3cr Business Communication 3cr Business Ethics 3cr Leading Organizational Change 3cr Project Management 3cr Business Law 3cr International Business 3cr Human Resources Management 3cr Globalization & International Mgmt. 3cr Entrepreneurship 3cr Microeconomics 3cr Macroeconomics 3cr Principles of Finance 3cr Financial Management 3cr Principles of Marketing 3cr

English, Writing & Humanities

7 courses · 21 credits
Advanced Technical Writing 3cr English Composition I 3cr English Composition II 3cr College Writing 3cr Humanities 201: Critical Thinking 3cr Art History I 3cr Art History II 3cr

Mathematics

9 courses · 31 credits
Business Math 3cr College Algebra 3cr Pre-Calculus 3cr Calculus 1 4cr Calculus 2 4cr Calculus 3 4cr Discrete Mathematics 4cr Quantitative Analysis 3cr Principles of Statistics 3cr

Computer Science & IT

22 courses · 66 credits
Current Trends in CS & IT 3cr Computer Concepts & Applications 3cr Introduction to HTML & CSS 3cr Introduction to JavaScript 3cr Ethics in Technology 3cr Introduction to Networking 3cr Fundamentals of Information Technology 3cr Introduction to Linux 3cr Introduction to Java 3cr Programming in Python 3cr Introduction to Computing 3cr Programming in C 3cr Programming in C++ 3cr Data Structures & Algorithms 3cr Network & Systems Security 3cr Cybersecurity 3cr Database Fundamentals 3cr Software Engineering 3cr Introduction to Operating Systems 3cr Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3cr Database Programming 3cr Systems Analysis & Design 3cr

Health Sciences

8 courses · 20 credits
Medical Terminology 3cr Healthcare Finance & Budgeting 3cr Healthcare Organization & Management 3cr HR Management in Healthcare 3cr Anatomy & Physiology I 3cr Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1cr Anatomy & Physiology II 3cr Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1cr

Natural Sciences

5 courses · 13 credits
Introduction to Biology 1 3cr Introduction to Biology 2 3cr Chemistry I 3cr Physics I 3cr Environmental Science 1cr

Psychology & Social Science

11 courses · 33 credits
Introduction to Psychology 3cr Research Methods in Psychology 3cr Psychology of Diversity 3cr Educational Psychology 3cr Abnormal Psychology 3cr Psychology of Personality 3cr Advanced Social Psychology 3cr Ethics in the Social Sciences 3cr Introduction to Sociology 3cr Introduction to Criminology 3cr Principles of Philosophy 3cr

History & Languages

3 courses · 9 credits
U.S. History I 3cr U.S. History II 3cr French Language I 3cr
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Student Reviews

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Leah V.
NCCRS · Human Resources Management
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HR generalist for 6 years. NCCRS course was embarrassingly easy given my experience but the credit counts the same. Finished in 10 days.
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CLEP® Precalculus
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Returning student at 35. Precalc was where I'd stopped 15 years ago. Picked it up faster than expected. Passed with 55. Good enough.
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Roman P.
CLEP® Principles of Macroeconomics
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Econ junkie. Podcast listener. This exam was fun. Scored a 72. Credit posted two weeks after the test. Smooth process end to end.
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NCCRS · Marketing
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Marketing manager. NCCRS course was basically a refresher. Took the final, scored well, credit posted. Entire process took 11 days.
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CLEP® Human Growth & Development
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Psych major. This was a gimme. Two weeks prep, a 66, done. Focus on developmental stages — Erikson, Piaget, the usual suspects.
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Hannah D.
NCCRS · Art History I
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Didn't want to sit through a semester of slideshows. NCCRS course let me study on my own pace. Finished the final exam three times to ace it.
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Elena R.
ACE · Globalization & Intl Management
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Future international consultant. Material was actually intellectually interesting. ACE self-paced format let me go deep on topics I loved.
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Zara F.
CLEP® Intro Business Law
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I'm pre-law so the material was interesting. Got a 70 which was way above what I needed. Worth the subscription for this one exam alone.
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Leah V.
NCCRS · Human Resources Management
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HR generalist for 6 years. NCCRS course was embarrassingly easy given my experience but the credit counts the same. Finished in 10 days.
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Josephine K.
CLEP® Precalculus
★★★★★
Returning student at 35. Precalc was where I'd stopped 15 years ago. Picked it up faster than expected. Passed with 55. Good enough.
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Roman P.
CLEP® Principles of Macroeconomics
★★★★★
Econ junkie. Podcast listener. This exam was fun. Scored a 72. Credit posted two weeks after the test. Smooth process end to end.
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Reid C.
NCCRS · Marketing
★★★★★
Marketing manager. NCCRS course was basically a refresher. Took the final, scored well, credit posted. Entire process took 11 days.
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Silas W.
CLEP® Human Growth & Development
★★★★★
Psych major. This was a gimme. Two weeks prep, a 66, done. Focus on developmental stages — Erikson, Piaget, the usual suspects.
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Hannah D.
NCCRS · Art History I
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Didn't want to sit through a semester of slideshows. NCCRS course let me study on my own pace. Finished the final exam three times to ace it.
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Elena R.
ACE · Globalization & Intl Management
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Future international consultant. Material was actually intellectually interesting. ACE self-paced format let me go deep on topics I loved.
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Zara F.
CLEP® Intro Business Law
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I'm pre-law so the material was interesting. Got a 70 which was way above what I needed. Worth the subscription for this one exam alone.
How TransferCredit.org Works

The policy,
in plain English.

We're credit-by-exam prep provider and offer ACE/NCCRS coursework via our partners — both pathways produce official records that feed into Lee University's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.

The Product

What you get with TransferCredit

  • Structured prep content for 25+ CLEP® exams — chapters, subchapters, 500+ practice questions per subject
  • Access to 70+ ACE/NCCRS courses via partner network like UPIStudy — self-paced, retake-able final exam, no strict proctoring
  • Readiness tracker that tells you when to book the exam vs. keep prepping
  • Official transcripts issued through ACE Credit Registry (Credly) and NCCRS Official trnascript issued via the provider — same format any U.S. college accepts
  • Pass-or-pivot safety net — a CLEP® setback converts into access to the matching ACE/NCCRS course
The Transfer

How credit reaches Lee University

  • CLEP® path: Enter Lee University's code 1401 at test registration — College Board transmits scores directly to the Registrar
  • DSST path: Same mechanism using DSST code (confirm with Registrar)
  • NCCRS path: Complete the course, we issue an official NCCRS transcript, you submit it to the Registrar
  • Consolidation option: ACE/NCCRS credits can be merged into one transcript via Excelsior University's OneTranscript service
  • Credit typically posts 2–4 weeks after the Registrar receives your score or transcript
Which Pathway For You

CLEP®, ACE/NCCRS,
or community college?

Three legitimate ways to earn Lee University credit without sitting in a 15-week university classroom. Here's the honest comparison.

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CLEP® Exam
Format90-min exam
Time to credit4–8 weeks prep
Cost$93 exam + prep
Lee University acceptsYes · 12 subjects
RiskSingle high-stakes exam
Best for: Confident test-takers who want fastest turnaround and lowest cost per credit.
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ACE/NCCRS Course
FormatSelf-paced + retake-able final
Time to credit2–6 weeks / course
CostIncluded in subscription
Lee University acceptsYes · Cooperating College
RiskLow · unlimited retakes
Best for: Students who prefer structured learning over high-stakes exams, or who didn't pass a CLEP® first try.
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Community College
Format15-week semester
Time to credit4–6 months
Cost$300–600 per credit
Lee University acceptsUsually · articulation agreements
RiskLow · familiar format
Best for: Students who want a traditional classroom experience and are not time-constrained.
About Lee University

Lee University
in brief.

Lee University is a private Christian university in Cleveland, Tennessee, in the southeastern part of the state. It is affiliated with the Church of God and serves students in undergraduate and graduate study. The campus is located in the Chattanooga metropolitan area.

Lee offers a broad range of academic programs across the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing, music, and ministry-related fields. The university is especially known for its Christian liberal arts environment and for programs that combine classroom study with practical experience. It also has a strong campus life and a visible emphasis on faith-based learning.

For transfer and credit-by-exam purposes, Lee University is a good candidate for students who want to ask about prior learning credit, but policies can vary by course and program. CLEP and other exam credits are typically evaluated through the university's transfer-credit process rather than being applied automatically in every case. Students should confirm in advance whether a specific exam score will satisfy a general education, elective, or major requirement.

Credit decisions at Lee University are handled through the registrar and academic departments, which review transcripts, exam results, and course equivalencies. As with most universities, the final determination of how credit applies to a degree is made by the institution. Students should consult the registrar's office and the relevant academic department before relying on transfer or exam credit for graduation planning.

12
CLEP® Exams Accepted
2
Credit Pathways
39
Max CLEP® Credits
Quick Highlights
  • Private Christian university in Cleveland, Tennessee
  • Church of God affiliation with a faith-based campus environment
  • Regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • Broad academic offerings across liberal arts and professional fields
  • Transfer and exam credit are evaluated through institutional review
FAQ

Questions, answered.

How many CLEP® exams does Lee University accept?
Lee University accepts 12 CLEP® exams for college credit across Business, Composition and Literature, History and Social Sciences, Science and Mathematics, and World Languages.
What minimum CLEP® score does Lee University require?
Lee University requires minimum CLEP® scores in the range of 50 – 55 depending on the exam. The standard ACE-recommended passing score for CLEP® is 50.
How do I send my CLEP® score to Lee University?
Enter Lee University's institution code 1401 when registering for your CLEP® exam. Scores transmit automatically to the Registrar.
How many CLEP® credits can I apply toward my Lee University degree?
Most undergraduate programs cap credit-by-exam at approximately 30 semester hours. Confirm program-specific caps with the Registrar.
Does Lee University accept DSST exams?
DSST acceptance at Lee University is not confirmed in our dataset. Contact the Registrar for current policy.
Is Lee University an NCCRS member institution?
Lee University is not currently listed as an NCCRS member. NCCRS-recommended coursework may still be considered under the Registrar's prior-learning policy — confirm first.
How long does it take to earn CLEP® credit at Lee University?
Most students prep 4–8 weeks per exam. The CLEP® itself is 90 minutes. Credit typically posts to your transcript 2–4 weeks after transmission.
What if I don't pass my CLEP® exam on the first try?
You can retake CLEP® after 3 months. With a TransferCredit.org subscription, you can also pivot to the matching ACE/NCCRS self-paced course with retake-able finals.
CLEP® exam details — Composition and Literature (2 exams)
Does Lee University accept CLEP® College Composition?
Yes. Lee University accepts the CLEP® College Composition exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Lee University accept CLEP® Humanities?
Yes. Lee University accepts the CLEP® Humanities exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — History and Social Sciences (2 exams)
Does Lee University accept CLEP® Principles of Macroeconomics?
Yes. Lee University accepts the CLEP® Principles of Macroeconomics exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Lee University accept CLEP® Principles of Microeconomics?
Yes. Lee University accepts the CLEP® Principles of Microeconomics exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — Science and Mathematics (7 exams)
Does Lee University accept CLEP® Biology?
Yes. Lee University accepts the CLEP® Biology exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Lee University accept CLEP® Calculus?
Yes. Lee University accepts the CLEP® Calculus exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Lee University accept CLEP® Chemistry?
Yes. Lee University accepts the CLEP® Chemistry exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Lee University accept CLEP® College Algebra?
Yes. Lee University accepts the CLEP® College Algebra exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Lee University accept CLEP® College Mathematics?
Yes. Lee University accepts the CLEP® College Mathematics exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Lee University accept CLEP® Natural Sciences?
Yes. Lee University accepts the CLEP® Natural Sciences exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Lee University accept CLEP® Precalculus?
Yes. Lee University accepts the CLEP® Precalculus exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — World Languages (1 exams)
Does Lee University accept CLEP® German Language Level II?
Yes. Lee University accepts the CLEP® German Language Level II exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 55.
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TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by Lee University. 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.