Milligan 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.
1469 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 55 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 54 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Humanities | 56 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 62 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 57 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 53 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Human Growth and Development | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Social Sciences and History | 60 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 57 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 56 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 52 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 58 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 53 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 61 | 12 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 51 | 6 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 64 | 12 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 63 | 12 | Start prep → |
Milligan is listed as an NCCRS member institution on nationalccrs.org. CLEP® isn't the only way to earn credit here — as an NCCRS member, Milligan 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 Milligan.
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.
Milligan is an NCCRS member institution per nationalccrs.org. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
Milligan's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 64. 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 Milligan's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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Milligan College is a private Christian liberal arts institution in Milligan College, Tennessee, in the northeastern part of the state. The school is now known as Milligan University, but the Milligan name is still commonly used. It is affiliated with the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ tradition.
Milligan offers undergraduate and graduate study across a range of liberal arts, professional, and health-related fields. The university is known for combining faith-based education with small-college academics and experiential learning. Because program offerings can change, it is safest to confirm current majors and degrees directly with the institution.
For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Milligan is the kind of institution that typically reviews prior learning through its registrar and academic policies rather than applying a universal rule to every exam or course. Credit acceptance can depend on the specific exam, score, course equivalency, and the student’s degree program. Students should verify whether a CLEP exam or outside course will apply before taking it.
Credit evaluation at Milligan is handled through official academic records and registrar processes. Transfer or exam credit is usually posted only after the institution receives official documentation and determines that the work fits institutional and program requirements. Students should consult the registrar or academic advising office for the most current policies on credit by examination, transfer credit, residency, and degree applicability.
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TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by Milligan 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.