Purdue accepts 38 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.
1631 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.38 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 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Management | 45 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition Modular | 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 → |
| 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 → |
| Social Sciences and History | 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 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 64 | 9 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 64 | 9 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 64 | 9 | Start prep → |
| Spanish with Writing Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Spanish with Writing Level II | 64 | 9 | Start prep → |
Purdue 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 Purdue 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 Purdue.
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.
Purdue 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.
Purdue's minimum CLEP® scores run 45 – 64. Generic flashcard apps aim for "passing." We're built for acing.
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Purdue University is a public research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the flagship campus of the Purdue University system. It is located in the city of West Lafayette, across the Wabash River from Lafayette. The university serves a large undergraduate and graduate population and is known for its strong research profile.
Purdue is especially well known for engineering, agriculture, science, business, and technology-related fields, along with a broad range of other academic programs. The university has a long-standing reputation for STEM education and research, and it also offers many professional and liberal arts options. Students can pursue study across multiple colleges and schools within the university.
For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Purdue University evaluates prior learning and transfer work through its own academic policies rather than through a one-size-fits-all guarantee. Credit awarded for exams or transfer coursework depends on the specific subject, score, course equivalency, and the student’s academic program. Students should consult Purdue’s official transfer-credit and testing information for the most current rules.
Registrar and credit decisions at Purdue are handled through the university’s official academic records and transfer-credit processes. Course applicability, residency requirements, and degree progress are determined by the student’s college and program requirements. Because policies can vary by department and change over time, students should verify details directly with the registrar or the relevant academic unit before relying on prior credit for graduation planning.
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