Luther accepts 28 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.
6375 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.28 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Systems | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Business Law | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Management | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Marketing | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Human Growth and Development | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 72 | 4 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 73 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 60 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 76 | 4 | Start prep → |
Luther 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 Luther Registrar under its prior-learning policy; 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 Luther.
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.
Luther is an ACE-aligned institution per acenet.edu. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
Luther's minimum CLEP® scores run 60 – 76. 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 Luther's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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Luther College is a private liberal arts college in Decorah, Iowa. It is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and serves undergraduate students in a residential campus setting. The college is known for its scenic Northeast Iowa location and strong campus community.
Luther offers a broad liberal arts curriculum with undergraduate majors, minors, and pre-professional pathways. The college is especially known for programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and music, and it emphasizes study abroad, undergraduate research, and experiential learning. Its Nordic heritage and music traditions are also notable parts of campus identity.
For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Luther College evaluates outside credit through its own academic policies rather than automatically accepting all exam or transfer work. Students should expect credit decisions to depend on the specific exam, course content, score, and how the credit fits Luther requirements. The safest approach is to confirm current policies directly with the college before relying on CLEP or transfer credit for degree planning.
Credit evaluation and transcript processing are handled through Luther's registrar and academic records processes. Incoming students and transfer applicants typically work with the registrar and academic advisers to determine how prior coursework, exam credit, and placement results apply to a Luther degree. Because policies can change, students should consult the official registrar or transfer-credit information for the most current rules and procedures.
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