MTSU accepts 22 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.
1466 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.22 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 → |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50 | 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 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 8 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
MTSU is listed as an NCCRS member on nationalccrs.org and recognized on acenet.edu. Beyond CLEP®, it may accept both ACE-recommended and NCCRS-recommended coursework — three complementary pathways to your degree. Acceptance of specific courses is determined by the MTSU 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 MTSU.
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.
MTSU is both an ACE-aligned institution (per acenet.edu) and an NCCRS member (per nationalccrs.org). Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion under prior-learning policy — confirm with your registrar before enrolling.
MTSU's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 60. Generic flashcard apps aim for "passing." We're built for acing.
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Middle Tennessee State University is a public university in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in the Nashville metropolitan area. It is one of the largest universities in Tennessee and serves a broad regional and statewide student population. The campus offers a traditional residential university setting with a wide range of academic and student life opportunities.
MTSU offers a large selection of undergraduate and graduate programs across colleges and professional schools. The university is especially known for programs in aerospace, recording industry, media and communication, business, education, and concrete industry management. It also has a strong emphasis on applied learning, internships, and career preparation.
For transfer and credit-by-exam students, MTSU evaluates prior college coursework and standardized exam credit through its established transfer-credit process. CLEP credit may be accepted when it meets university policy and course equivalency requirements, but applicability depends on the specific exam and the student's academic program. Students should review current MTSU transfer and credit-by-exam policies before relying on exam credit for degree requirements.
The Office of the University Registrar handles academic records, registration, transcripts, and transfer credit evaluation at MTSU. Credit earned through transfer or examination is applied according to university policies, degree requirements, and departmental approval where applicable. Students are encouraged to consult the registrar and their academic advisor to confirm how credits will count toward their program.
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TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by Middle Tennessee State 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.