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CLEP Credits at Rainy River Community College

Rainy River Community College accepts 1 CLEP® exam for transferable college credit. See the accepted exams, minimum required scores, and credit hours awarded, along with other credit-by-exam and prior-learning options available at this college.

CLEP® · 1 Exams
How It Works

3 steps to earn
Rainy River Community College credit via CLEP®.

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Pick your CLEP® subject. Our structured chapters and 500+ practice questions per course take you from zero to exam-ready in 4–8 weeks of part-time study. Start from Rainy River Community College's exam list, or with a study guide.
Sit the CLEP® exam
90-minute exam at any College Board test center. Enter Rainy River Community College's CLEP® code 6613 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically. Book it on College Board's CLEP® site.
Credit posts to your transcript
Credit goes on your Rainy River Community College transcript once the Registrar has your score — ask the Registrar how long that takes. No professor meetings, no final-paper panic — just credit. Plan which credits count with our Degree Planner.
The Exam List

Every CLEP® exam
Rainy River Community College accepts.

1 CLEP® exam organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.

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Estimate: the credit hours at a $390/credit-hour public university average, minus $95 per CLEP® exam and $149 for Lifetime prep. Rainy River Community College decides how many exam credits count toward your degree.

Science and Mathematics

1 exams · up to 3 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
Precalculus503Start prep →
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See something outdated? CLEP® policies, minimum scores, and credit awards can change. If you spot a discrepancy with Rainy River Community College's current policy, email team@transfercredit.org and we'll update this page.
What this is worth

1 exam at Rainy River, two ways

Rainy River accepts 1 CLEP® exam. Here's what it costs to earn 3 of those credits in a classroom versus by exam.

In the classroom
$1,170
1 course · about 15 weeks
3 credit hours$390/cr
PaceFixed semester
Books & feesExtra
vs
By CLEP® exam
$244
1 exam · study at your own pace
1 exam fee$95
Lifetime prep access$149
Same 3 creditsScore 50+
That's $926 you don't pay — for the same credits.

Based on a $390/credit-hour public university average. Your actual saving depends on Rainy River Community College's tuition and how many exam credits it lets you apply toward your degree.

Plan prices cover TransferCredit.org prep only. The CLEP® exam fee (currently $95) is paid to College Board at registration, and test centres may add a sitting fee. Credit awards are always determined by Rainy River Community College — check the policy above before you test.

About the college

About Rainy River Community College

Rainy River Community College is a public community college in International Falls, Minnesota. It is part of the Minnesota State system and serves students in northern Minnesota and the surrounding region. The college offers an accessible local option for students seeking transfer preparation, career education, and continuing education.

The college provides associate degree and certificate pathways in a range of academic and career-focused areas. Like many community colleges, it emphasizes general education, workforce preparation, and transfer-oriented coursework for students planning to continue at a four-year institution. Specific program offerings can change over time, so students should confirm current options directly with the college.

  • Public community college serving International Falls and the surrounding region
  • Part of Minnesota State with transfer and workforce-oriented pathways
  • Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
  • Transfer-friendly environment for students bringing in prior college or exam credit
  • Registrar review required for official posting of transfer and credit-by-exam coursework
Transfer credit policy

How Transfer Credits Work at Rainy River Community College

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Rainy River Community College should be treated as a Minnesota State community college that evaluates prior learning and transfer coursework through its established academic policies. Students who have earned credit by exam or at another institution should expect the college to review official score reports and transcripts according to its transfer and placement rules. Because policies can vary by course, department, and program, students should verify how any CLEP credit would apply before enrolling.

Students may also have options involving CLEP®, DSST, AP, ACE, or NCCRS credits, depending on Rainy River Community College's current policies. Not every alternative credit source is automatically accepted, so verify eligibility before completing a course or exam.

Approved credits may count toward general education, major requirements, electives, or other degree requirements depending on the evaluation. Rainy River Community College transfer credits should therefore be reviewed against the specific degree program.

Transfer tip: Check your transfer credit evaluation and compare accepted credits with your Rainy River Community College degree requirements before planning additional coursework.
Beyond CLEP®

ACE & NCCRS coursework
may still be considered.

Rainy River Community College may consider ACE- and NCCRS-recommended coursework for transfer credit under its prior learning assessment (PLA) policies. Acceptance varies by institution, program, and course. Before enrolling in an ACE or NCCRS course, confirm with the college's registrar or transfer credit office whether the specific course can be applied toward your degree.

ACE · American Council on Education
ACE Credit
ACE evaluates non-traditional learning — including corporate training, workforce programs, and credit-by-exam — and recommends equivalent college credit. CLEP® exams are also ACE-reviewed. Colleges may consider ACE-recommended coursework under their transfer credit or prior-learning policies.
Source: acenet.edu
NCCRS
NCCRS Credit
NCCRS reviews non-collegiate coursework and provides college-credit recommendations for eligible learning. Member and non-member institutions may consider NCCRS-recommended coursework under their transfer credit or prior-learning policies. Acceptance depends on the institution, program, and applicable degree requirements.
Source: nationalccrs.org
How Your Credit Path Works

Two ways to earn credit.
One subscription.

If you don't pass your CLEP®, your subscription unlocks the matching ACE/NCCRS self-paced course — with a retake-able final exam. Rainy River Community College decides which credit it accepts, so check with the Registrar first.

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ACE & NCCRS Courses Rainy River Community College May Consider

Self-paced courses across general education and major requirements may carry an official ACE or NCCRS credit recommendation and can be submitted to the Registrar for transfer credit review.

Rainy River Community College may consider ACE and NCCRS credits under its transfer or prior learning assessment (PLA) policies. Acceptance is institution-specific — confirm with the Registrar before enrolling in any course intended for credit transfer.

Subjects with a link go to the matching CLEP® or DSST study guide on TransferCredit.org.

Business & Accounting

20 courses · 60 credits
Managerial Accounting 3cr Financial Accounting 3cr Business Essentials 3cr Principles of Management 3cr Foundations of Leadership 3cr Leadership & Organizational Behavior 3cr Business Communication 3cr Business Ethics 3cr Leading Organizational Change 3cr Project Management 3cr Business Law 3cr International Business 3cr Human Resources Management 3cr Globalization & International Mgmt. 3cr Entrepreneurship 3cr Microeconomics 3cr Macroeconomics 3cr Principles of Finance 3cr Financial Management 3cr Principles of Marketing 3cr

English, Writing & Humanities

7 courses · 21 credits
Advanced Technical Writing 3cr English Composition I 3cr English Composition II 3cr College Writing 3cr Humanities 201: Critical Thinking 3cr Art History I 3cr Art History II 3cr

Mathematics

9 courses · 31 credits
Business Math 3cr College Algebra 3cr Pre-Calculus 3cr Calculus 1 4cr Calculus 2 4cr Calculus 3 4cr Discrete Mathematics 4cr Quantitative Analysis 3cr Principles of Statistics 3cr

Computer Science & IT

22 courses · 66 credits
Current Trends in CS & IT 3cr Computer Concepts & Applications 3cr Introduction to HTML & CSS 3cr Introduction to JavaScript 3cr Ethics in Technology 3cr Introduction to Networking 3cr Fundamentals of Information Technology 3cr Introduction to Linux 3cr Introduction to Java 3cr Programming in Python 3cr Introduction to Computing 3cr Programming in C 3cr Programming in C++ 3cr Data Structures & Algorithms 3cr Network & Systems Security 3cr Cybersecurity 3cr Database Fundamentals 3cr Software Engineering 3cr Introduction to Operating Systems 3cr Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3cr Database Programming 3cr Systems Analysis & Design 3cr

Health Sciences

8 courses · 20 credits
Medical Terminology 3cr Healthcare Finance & Budgeting 3cr Healthcare Organization & Management 3cr HR Management in Healthcare 3cr Anatomy & Physiology I 3cr Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1cr Anatomy & Physiology II 3cr Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1cr

Natural Sciences

5 courses · 13 credits
Introduction to Biology 1 3cr Introduction to Biology 2 3cr Chemistry I 3cr Physics I 3cr Environmental Science 1cr

Psychology & Social Science

11 courses · 33 credits
Introduction to Psychology 3cr Research Methods in Psychology 3cr Psychology of Diversity 3cr Educational Psychology 3cr Abnormal Psychology 3cr Psychology of Personality 3cr Advanced Social Psychology 3cr Ethics in the Social Sciences 3cr Introduction to Sociology 3cr Introduction to Criminology 3cr Principles of Philosophy 3cr

History & Languages

3 courses · 9 credits
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Student Reviews

What students
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Ruby J.
CLEP® Introductory Psychology
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First semester psych student testing out of intro. Readiness quizzes said I was ready after 2 weeks. Booked the test. Scored 68. Easy.
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Evelyn S.
CLEP® English Literature
★★★★★
English major lol. This was review for me. Took me 6 days of light prep. The detail on practice questions was actually impressive.
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Naomi F.
NCCRS · Foundations of Leadership
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Management trainee program requires bachelor's. This fast-tracked my gen-eds. NCCRS course was thorough and transferred without issue.
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Gabriel T.
CLEP® Precalculus
★★★★★
Engineering major, needed precalc out of the way. Studied two weekends. Exam was focused on stuff I already knew from trig. Easy win.
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Quinn S.
CLEP® Information Systems
★★★★★
IT for a decade, zero formal CS credit. Passed this easy. Platform's material is actually current, not 2010 outdated nonsense.
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Jaxon H.
CLEP® Principles of Marketing
★★★★★
Marketing pro for a decade. Took this just to clear a prereq for grad school. Studied 3 hours the night before. Passed with 71.
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Atlas K.
ACE · Project Management
★★★★★
Program manager at a tech company. ACE course was more comprehensive than any PMP prep I've done. Learned something new. Credit earned.
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Cora T.
NCCRS · Entrepreneurship
★★★★★
Small business owner. NCCRS course asked me to case-study my own business. Perfect. Credit felt earned, not gamed.
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Ruby J.
CLEP® Introductory Psychology
★★★★★
First semester psych student testing out of intro. Readiness quizzes said I was ready after 2 weeks. Booked the test. Scored 68. Easy.
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Evelyn S.
CLEP® English Literature
★★★★★
English major lol. This was review for me. Took me 6 days of light prep. The detail on practice questions was actually impressive.
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Naomi F.
NCCRS · Foundations of Leadership
★★★★★
Management trainee program requires bachelor's. This fast-tracked my gen-eds. NCCRS course was thorough and transferred without issue.
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Gabriel T.
CLEP® Precalculus
★★★★★
Engineering major, needed precalc out of the way. Studied two weekends. Exam was focused on stuff I already knew from trig. Easy win.
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Quinn S.
CLEP® Information Systems
★★★★★
IT for a decade, zero formal CS credit. Passed this easy. Platform's material is actually current, not 2010 outdated nonsense.
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Jaxon H.
CLEP® Principles of Marketing
★★★★★
Marketing pro for a decade. Took this just to clear a prereq for grad school. Studied 3 hours the night before. Passed with 71.
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Atlas K.
ACE · Project Management
★★★★★
Program manager at a tech company. ACE course was more comprehensive than any PMP prep I've done. Learned something new. Credit earned.
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Cora T.
NCCRS · Entrepreneurship
★★★★★
Small business owner. NCCRS course asked me to case-study my own business. Perfect. Credit felt earned, not gamed.
How TransferCredit.org Works

The policy,
in plain English.

We're a credit-by-exam prep provider offering ACE/NCCRS coursework through our partners. These pathways provide official records that can be submitted to Rainy River Community College's Registrar for transfer credit evaluation.

The Product

What you get with TransferCredit

  • Structured CLEP® prep for 25+ exams, with chapters, subchapters, and 500+ practice questions per subject
  • Access to 70+ ACE/NCCRS courses through our partner network — self-paced, flexible, and designed for college credit
  • Readiness tracker to help determine when to book a CLEP® exam or continue preparing
  • Official transcripts through the ACE Credit Registry (Credly) and applicable NCCRS providers for transfer credit evaluation
  • Pass-or-pivot option — a CLEP® setback may provide access to a matching ACE/NCCRS course
The Transfer

How credit reaches Rainy River Community College

  • CLEP® path: Enter Rainy River Community College's CLEP® code 6613 during registration so College Board can send your scores for credit evaluation
  • DSST path: Submit your DSST score through the institution's designated transfer credit process
  • NCCRS path: Complete the course, receive the applicable NCCRS transcript, and submit it to the Registrar
  • Consolidation option: Eligible ACE/NCCRS credits may be combined through transcript services such as Excelsior University's OneTranscript
  • Credit posting: Processing time varies by college and depends on when the Registrar receives and evaluates your transfer credits
Which Pathway For You

CLEP®, ACE/NCCRS,
or community college?

Three legitimate ways to earn Rainy River Community College credit without sitting in a 15-week university classroom. Here's the honest comparison.

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CLEP® Exam
Format90-min exam
Time to credit4–8 weeks prep
Cost$93 exam + prep
Rainy River Community College acceptsYes · 1 subjects
RiskSingle high-stakes exam
Best for: Confident test-takers who want fastest turnaround and lowest cost per credit.
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ACE/NCCRS Course
FormatSelf-paced + retake-able final
Time to credit2–6 weeks / course
CostIncluded in subscription
Rainy River Community College acceptsMay accept (confirm)
RiskLow · unlimited retakes
Best for: Students who prefer structured learning over high-stakes exams, or who didn't pass a CLEP® first try.
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Community College
Format15-week semester
Time to credit4–6 months
Cost$300–600 per credit
Rainy River Community College acceptsUsually · articulation agreements
RiskLow · familiar format
Best for: Students who want a traditional classroom experience and are not time-constrained.
FAQ

Questions, answered.

How many CLEP® exams does Rainy River Community College accept?
Rainy River Community College accepts 1 CLEP® exam for college credit in Science and Mathematics.
What minimum CLEP® score does Rainy River Community College require?
Rainy River Community College requires minimum CLEP® scores in the range of 50 depending on the exam. The standard ACE-recommended passing score for CLEP® is 50.
How do I send my CLEP® score to Rainy River Community College?
Enter Rainy River Community College's institution code 6613 when registering for your CLEP® exam. Scores transmit automatically to the Registrar.
How many CLEP® credits can I apply toward my Rainy River Community College degree?
Each college and program sets its own limit. Ask the Rainy River Community College Registrar how many exam credits it accepts toward your degree.
Does Rainy River Community College accept DSST exams?
DSST acceptance at Rainy River Community College is not confirmed in our dataset. Contact the Registrar for current policy.
Is Rainy River Community College an NCCRS member institution?
Rainy River Community College is not currently listed as an NCCRS member. NCCRS-recommended coursework may still be considered under the Registrar's prior-learning policy — confirm first.
How long does it take to earn CLEP® credit at Rainy River Community College?
Prep time depends on the subject and what you already know. The CLEP® itself is 90 minutes. Credit posts to your transcript once the Registrar has your score — ask Rainy River Community College how long that takes.
What if I don't pass my CLEP® exam on the first try?
You can retake CLEP® after 3 months. With a TransferCredit.org subscription, you can also pivot to the matching ACE/NCCRS self-paced course with retake-able finals.
CLEP® exam details — Science and Mathematics (1 exams)
Does Rainy River Community College accept CLEP® Precalculus?
Yes. Rainy River Community College accepts the CLEP® Precalculus exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
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TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by Rainy River Community College. CLEP® is a registered trademark of the College Board. DSST is a registered trademark of Prometric. Credit policy facts come from College Board's CLEP® policy search at the time of writing; always confirm current policy with the Registrar.