Northeast accepts 26 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.
6473 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.26 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Systems | 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 | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition Modular | 50 | 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 → |
| Human Growth and Development | 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 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 59 | 8 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 63 | 8 | Start prep → |
Northeast 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 Northeast 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 Northeast.
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.
Northeast 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.
Northeast's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 63. 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 Northeast's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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Northeast Community College is a public community college in Norfolk, Nebraska, serving students from across northeast Nebraska. It offers associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and workforce training in a regional college setting. The college is part of Nebraska's public community college system.
The college provides career and technical education as well as transfer-oriented academic programs. Students can study in areas such as health sciences, business, agriculture, industrial technology, and liberal arts. Northeast is also known for serving both recent high school graduates and adult learners seeking job training or a pathway to a four-year degree.
For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Northeast Community College is a community college that accepts transfer credit under its own academic policies. Students should expect credit-by-exam and transfer decisions to depend on the specific course, score, and program requirements. Because policies can change and may vary by department, students should confirm current equivalencies with the college before relying on exam credit for degree planning.
Credit evaluation and transcript processing are handled through the college's registrar or records office. As with most colleges, official transcripts, placement results, and approved transfer or exam credits are applied according to institutional policy and program requirements. Students should work with academic advising and the registrar to verify how credits will count toward a specific credential.
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TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by Northeast Community 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.