PFW 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.
1336 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Systems | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Humanities | 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 → |
| 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 | 55 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 5 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 50 | 8 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 52 | 14 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 50 | 8 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 63 | 14 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 50 | 8 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 54 | 14 | Start prep → |
| Spanish with Writing Level I | 50 | 8 | Start prep → |
| Spanish with Writing Level II | 54 | 14 | Start prep → |
PFW 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 PFW 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 PFW.
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.
PFW is an ACE-aligned institution per acenet.edu. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
PFW'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 PFW's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public university in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is part of the Purdue University system and serves students in northeast Indiana and the surrounding region. The campus offers a traditional university setting with undergraduate and graduate study options.
The university offers a broad range of academic programs through its colleges and schools, including programs in business, engineering, health and human services, liberal arts, science, and education. It is known for serving both first-time college students and adult learners, and for providing access to Purdue-affiliated degree options in a regional setting. Students can pursue coursework that supports transfer, professional preparation, and continuing education goals.
For CLEP and other credit-by-exam questions, Purdue University Fort Wayne should be treated as a campus with its own credit-awarding policies rather than assumed to follow a generic Purdue policy. Students should verify in advance whether a CLEP exam is accepted for the specific course or requirement they want to satisfy. Acceptance, minimum scores, and how credit applies can vary by subject and academic program.
Credit evaluation and transcript processing are handled through the university's registrar and academic offices. As with most universities, transfer credit and exam credit are applied according to institutional policy, degree requirements, and residency rules. Students should consult the registrar, academic advisor, or official catalog for the most current guidance before relying on prior learning or transfer credit for graduation planning.
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