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Rogue Community College CLEP® Credit Policy

RCC accepts 22 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.

CLEP® · 22 ExamsDSST AcceptedNCCRS Member
How It Works

3 steps to earn
RCC credit via CLEP®.

Prep with TransferCredit
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.
Sit the CLEP® exam
90-minute exam at any College Board test center. Enter RCC's CLEP® code 4653 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.
Credit posts to your transcript
Most students see credit on their RCC transcript within 2–4 weeks of exam transmission. No professor meetings, no final-paper panic — just credit.
The Exam List

Every CLEP® exam
Rogue Community College accepts.

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

Business

3 exams · up to 12 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
Information Systems524Start prep →
Introductory Business Law564Start prep →
Principles of Marketing504Start prep →

Composition and Literature

3 exams · up to 9 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
American Literature503Start prep →
English Literature503Start prep →
Humanities503Start prep →

History and Social Sciences

9 exams · up to 39 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
American Government503Start prep →
History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877504Start prep →
History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present504Start prep →
Human Growth and Development504Start prep →
Introductory Psychology508Start prep →
Principles of Macroeconomics504Start prep →
Principles of Microeconomics504Start prep →
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648504Start prep →
Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present504Start prep →

Science and Mathematics

5 exams · up to 36 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
Biology509Start prep →
Calculus505Start prep →
Chemistry509Start prep →
College Algebra504Start prep →
Natural Sciences509Start prep →

World Languages

2 exams · up to 24 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
French Language Level I5012Start prep →
Spanish Language Level I5012Start prep →
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See something outdated? CLEP® policies, minimum scores, and credit awards can change. If you spot a discrepancy with Rogue Community College's current policy, email team@transfercredit.org and we'll update this page.
Beyond CLEP®

RCC is an
NCCRS member institution.

RCC is listed as an NCCRS member institution on nationalccrs.org. CLEP® isn't the only way to earn credit here — as an NCCRS member, RCC may also award credit for NCCRS-recommended coursework, and its Registrar often considers ACE-recommended coursework under the same prior-learning framework. Acceptance of any specific course is determined by the Registrar; confirm before enrolling.

ACE · American Council on Education
ACE Credit
ACE evaluates non-traditional learning — corporate training, workforce programs, credit-by-exam — and recommends equivalent college credit. CLEP® exams themselves are ACE-reviewed. Colleges that are ACE-aligned often accept ACE coursework in addition to CLEP®.
Source: acenet.edu
NCCRS · RCC is a Member
NCCRS Credit
The National College Credit Recommendation Service, administered by the University of the State of New York, reviews non-collegiate coursework and assigns college-equivalent credit. RCC is a listed NCCRS member, meaning NCCRS-recommended self-paced courses may count toward degree requirements.
Source: nationalccrs.org
How Your Credit Path Works

Two ways to earn credit.
Both count at RCC.

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 RCC.

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Outcome
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NCCRS courses RCC may accept

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.

RCC is an NCCRS member institution per nationalccrs.org. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.

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
U.S. History I 3cr U.S. History II 3cr French Language I 3cr
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Actual Calc nerd so I was probably overqualified. Still, the practice material was rigorous. Got a 77. Credit saved me 4 months.
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Cora B.
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Adult learner. Hadn't done math in 20 years. Three weeks of structured prep took me from 'what's a variable' to passing. Good stuff.
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CLEP® Social Sciences & History
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6 credits for one exam is absurdly efficient. Covered ancient world, European, American, and social theory. Passed at 58. Done.
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NCCRS · Financial Accounting
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CFO at a nonprofit, no degree. NCCRS course and I was done in two weeks. They accepted my transcript within days. Finally, a solution.
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Connor J.
CLEP® Principles of Management
★★★★★
Working manager for 8 years. The exam basically tested stuff I do daily. Studied 10 hours total, scored a 67. Felt like stealing credit.
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Kai N.
CLEP® American Literature
★★★★★
Twain, Melville, Hawthorne, Hemingway — the canon. Prep material covered every major author. Passed at 66. Credit cleared my Am Lit req.
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CLEP® Financial Accounting
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Business sophomore. Needed to get past intro accounting fast. 3 weeks prep, scored 64. Credit cleared the path to my upper-division courses.
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CLEP® U.S. History II
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The practice questions were way harder than the actual exam. Showed up Saturday morning and it felt easy. That's the whole point, right?
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Isla M.
CLEP® Calculus
★★★★★
Actual Calc nerd so I was probably overqualified. Still, the practice material was rigorous. Got a 77. Credit saved me 4 months.
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Cora B.
CLEP® College Algebra
★★★★★
Adult learner. Hadn't done math in 20 years. Three weeks of structured prep took me from 'what's a variable' to passing. Good stuff.
F
Freya O.
CLEP® Social Sciences & History
★★★★★
6 credits for one exam is absurdly efficient. Covered ancient world, European, American, and social theory. Passed at 58. Done.
C
Caleb D.
NCCRS · Financial Accounting
★★★★★
CFO at a nonprofit, no degree. NCCRS course and I was done in two weeks. They accepted my transcript within days. Finally, a solution.
C
Connor J.
CLEP® Principles of Management
★★★★★
Working manager for 8 years. The exam basically tested stuff I do daily. Studied 10 hours total, scored a 67. Felt like stealing credit.
K
Kai N.
CLEP® American Literature
★★★★★
Twain, Melville, Hawthorne, Hemingway — the canon. Prep material covered every major author. Passed at 66. Credit cleared my Am Lit req.
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Aubrey S.
CLEP® Financial Accounting
★★★★★
Business sophomore. Needed to get past intro accounting fast. 3 weeks prep, scored 64. Credit cleared the path to my upper-division courses.
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Sarah L.
CLEP® U.S. History II
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The practice questions were way harder than the actual exam. Showed up Saturday morning and it felt easy. That's the whole point, right?
How TransferCredit.org Works

The policy,
in plain English.

We're credit-by-exam prep provider and offer ACE/NCCRS coursework via our partners — both pathways produce official records that feed into RCC's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.

The Product

What you get with TransferCredit

  • Structured prep content for 25+ CLEP® exams — chapters, subchapters, 500+ practice questions per subject
  • Access to 70+ ACE/NCCRS courses via partner network like UPIStudy — self-paced, retake-able final exam, no strict proctoring
  • Readiness tracker that tells you when to book the exam vs. keep prepping
  • Official transcripts issued through ACE Credit Registry (Credly) and NCCRS Official trnascript issued via the provider — same format any U.S. college accepts
  • Pass-or-pivot safety net — a CLEP® setback converts into access to the matching ACE/NCCRS course
The Transfer

How credit reaches RCC

  • CLEP® path: Enter RCC's code 4653 at test registration — College Board transmits scores directly to the Registrar
  • DSST path: Same mechanism using DSST code 8443
  • NCCRS path: Complete the course, we issue an official NCCRS transcript, you submit it to the Registrar
  • Consolidation option: ACE/NCCRS credits can be merged into one transcript via Excelsior University's OneTranscript service
  • Credit typically posts 2–4 weeks after the Registrar receives your score or transcript
Which Pathway For You

CLEP®, ACE/NCCRS,
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Three legitimate ways to earn RCC 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
RCC acceptsYes · 22 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
RCC acceptsYes · Cooperating College
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
RCC acceptsUsually · articulation agreements
RiskLow · familiar format
Best for: Students who want a traditional classroom experience and are not time-constrained.
About Rogue Community College

RCC
in brief.

Rogue Community College is a public community college in southwestern Oregon, with campuses and learning sites serving the Grants Pass, Medford, and surrounding Rogue Valley communities. It provides open-access higher education and workforce training for local students and adult learners. The college is part of Oregon's community college system.

The college offers associate degrees, certificates, career and technical education, transfer-oriented coursework, and continuing education opportunities. Its academic strengths are centered on preparing students for employment, supporting university transfer, and serving regional workforce needs. Like many community colleges, it also provides developmental education and student support services.

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Rogue Community College is the kind of institution that commonly evaluates prior learning and exam-based credit through its registrar and academic policies. Students should expect credit-by-exam and transfer decisions to depend on the specific exam, score, course equivalency, and program requirements. Because policies can change, the college's current catalog and registrar guidance are the best sources for exact CLEP acceptance details.

Registrar and credit mechanics at Rogue Community College are handled through standard college processes such as official transcripts, course registration, degree audits, and transcript evaluation. Transfer and exam-based credit are typically posted only after official review and must fit within program and residency requirements. Students should contact the registrar or admissions office for the most current rules on transcript submission, credit posting, and graduation requirements.

22
CLEP® Exams Accepted
3
Credit Pathways
120
Max CLEP® Credits
Quick Highlights
  • Public community college serving the Rogue Valley and surrounding southwestern Oregon communities
  • Transfer-oriented options alongside career and technical education
  • Open-access mission focused on affordability and workforce preparation
  • Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • Credit review processes for transfer and prior learning are handled through college policies
FAQ

Questions, answered.

How many CLEP® exams does Rogue Community College accept?
Rogue Community College accepts 22 CLEP® exams for college credit across Business, Composition and Literature, History and Social Sciences, Science and Mathematics, and World Languages.
What minimum CLEP® score does RCC require?
RCC requires minimum CLEP® scores in the range of 50 – 56 depending on the exam. The standard ACE-recommended passing score for CLEP® is 50.
How do I send my CLEP® score to Rogue Community College?
Enter RCC's institution code 4653 when registering for your CLEP® exam. Scores transmit automatically to the Registrar.
How many CLEP® credits can I apply toward my RCC degree?
Most undergraduate programs cap credit-by-exam at approximately 30 semester hours. Confirm program-specific caps with the Registrar.
Does RCC accept DSST exams?
Yes. RCC is a DSST credit-awarding institution with DSST code 8443.
Is RCC an NCCRS member institution?
Yes. RCC is listed as an NCCRS member institution on nationalccrs.org.
How long does it take to earn CLEP® credit at RCC?
Most students prep 4–8 weeks per exam. The CLEP® itself is 90 minutes. Credit typically posts to your transcript 2–4 weeks after transmission.
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 — Business (3 exams)
Does RCC accept CLEP® Information Systems?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® Information Systems exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 52.
Does RCC accept CLEP® Introductory Business Law?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® Introductory Business Law exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 56.
Does RCC accept CLEP® Principles of Marketing?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® Principles of Marketing exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — Composition and Literature (3 exams)
Does RCC accept CLEP® American Literature?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® American Literature exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does RCC accept CLEP® English Literature?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® English Literature exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does RCC accept CLEP® Humanities?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® Humanities exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — History and Social Sciences (9 exams)
Does RCC accept CLEP® American Government?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® American Government exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does RCC accept CLEP® History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does RCC accept CLEP® History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does RCC accept CLEP® Human Growth and Development?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® Human Growth and Development exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does RCC accept CLEP® Introductory Psychology?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® Introductory Psychology exam for 8 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does RCC accept CLEP® Principles of Macroeconomics?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® Principles of Macroeconomics exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does RCC accept CLEP® Principles of Microeconomics?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® Principles of Microeconomics exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does RCC accept CLEP® Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does RCC accept CLEP® Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — Science and Mathematics (5 exams)
Does RCC accept CLEP® Biology?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® Biology exam for 9 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does RCC accept CLEP® Calculus?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® Calculus exam for 5 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does RCC accept CLEP® Chemistry?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® Chemistry exam for 9 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does RCC accept CLEP® College Algebra?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® College Algebra exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does RCC accept CLEP® Natural Sciences?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® Natural Sciences exam for 9 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — World Languages (2 exams)
Does RCC accept CLEP® French Language Level I?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® French Language Level I exam for 12 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does RCC accept CLEP® Spanish Language Level I?
Yes. RCC accepts the CLEP® Spanish Language Level I exam for 12 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 Rogue 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.