Ohio University accepts 33 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.
1593 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.33 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 53 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 59 | 3 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 63 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Humanities | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 56 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 61 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 57 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Human Growth and Development | 58 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 62 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 56 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 56 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 57 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Social Sciences and History | 63 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 54 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 64 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 63 | 4 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 63 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 61 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 55 | 8 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 65 | 14 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 59 | 8 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 67 | 11 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 56 | 8 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 68 | 14 | Start prep → |
Ohio University 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 Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
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.
Ohio University 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.
Ohio University's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 68. Generic flashcard apps aim for "passing." We're built for acing.
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Ohio University is a public research university in Athens, Ohio, with a main residential campus in the city of Athens and additional campuses and centers across Ohio. It is one of the oldest public institutions of higher education in the United States. The university serves a broad undergraduate and graduate population and is known for its traditional college-town setting.
Ohio University offers a wide range of academic programs through its colleges and schools, including liberal arts, business, engineering and technology, health sciences, education, communication, and fine arts. It is especially known for programs in journalism and communication, and it also has a strong research and professional education profile. Students can pursue undergraduate, graduate, and professional study across multiple disciplines.
For CLEP and transfer credit purposes, Ohio University evaluates prior learning and external coursework through its academic credit policies. Like many universities, it may award credit for approved standardized exams or transfer coursework when the content, level, and grading standards meet institutional requirements. Students should confirm eligibility with the university before relying on exam or transfer credit for degree planning.
Credit evaluation and transcript processing at Ohio University are handled through the university's registrar and academic records processes. Incoming transfer credit is typically reviewed against Ohio University degree requirements, and accepted credit is posted according to institutional policy. Students should consult the registrar and their academic advisor for the most current rules on credit transfer, residency, and degree applicability.
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