MSU accepts 24 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.
1480 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.24 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 → |
| Information Systems | 50 | 2 | 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 → |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 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 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 63 | 3 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 63 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 63 | 3 | Start prep → |
MSU 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 MSU 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 MSU.
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.
MSU is an ACE-aligned institution per acenet.edu. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
MSU's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 63. Generic flashcard apps aim for "passing." We're built for acing.
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Mississippi State University is a public research university in Mississippi State, Mississippi, in the northeastern part of the state. It is the state’s land-grant institution and one of Mississippi’s major public universities. The university serves students through a large main campus and a broad range of academic and research activities.
Mississippi State offers a wide selection of undergraduate, graduate, and professional study across fields such as agriculture, engineering, business, education, arts and sciences, architecture, and veterinary medicine. It is especially known for research and applied learning tied to its land-grant mission. Students can pursue both traditional classroom study and hands-on opportunities in laboratories, fieldwork, and internships.
For CLEP and transfer credit purposes, Mississippi State is a public university that evaluates prior learning through its own academic policies rather than automatically accepting every exam or course. Students who want credit by examination or transfer credit should review the university’s current policies before enrolling or testing. Acceptance can depend on the subject, score, course equivalency, and the student’s degree program.
Credit decisions at Mississippi State are handled through the university’s registrar and academic departments. Transfer and exam credits are typically posted only after official documentation is received and the applicable department or college approves the equivalency. Students should consult the registrar, academic advisor, or catalog for the most current rules on residency, degree applicability, and transcript posting.
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TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by Mississippi 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.