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Stockton University CLEP® Credit Policy

Stockton accepts 36 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® · 36 ExamsNCCRS MemberACE Accepted
How It Works

3 steps to earn
Stockton 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 Stockton's CLEP® code 2889 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.
Credit posts to your transcript
Most students see credit on their Stockton transcript within 2–4 weeks of exam transmission. No professor meetings, no final-paper panic — just credit.
The Exam List

Every CLEP® exam
Stockton University accepts.

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

Business

5 exams · up to 20 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
Financial Accounting504Start prep →
Information Systems504Start prep →
Introductory Business Law504Start prep →
Principles of Management504Start prep →
Principles of Marketing504Start prep →

Composition and Literature

6 exams · up to 24 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
American Literature504Start prep →
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature504Start prep →
College Composition504Start prep →
College Composition Modular504Start prep →
English Literature504Start prep →
Humanities504Start prep →

History and Social Sciences

12 exams · up to 52 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
American Government504Start 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 →
Introduction to Educational Psychology504Start prep →
Introductory Psychology504Start prep →
Introductory Sociology504Start prep →
Principles of Macroeconomics504Start prep →
Principles of Microeconomics504Start prep →
Social Sciences and History508Start prep →
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648504Start prep →
Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present504Start prep →

Science and Mathematics

7 exams · up to 40 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
Biology508Start prep →
Calculus504Start prep →
Chemistry508Start prep →
College Algebra504Start prep →
College Mathematics504Start prep →
Natural Sciences508Start prep →
Precalculus504Start prep →

World Languages

6 exams · up to 72 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
French Language Level I508Start prep →
French Language Level II5916Start prep →
German Language Level I508Start prep →
German Language Level II6016Start prep →
Spanish Language Level I508Start prep →
Spanish Language Level II6316Start prep →
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Beyond CLEP®

Stockton is both an ACE-aligned
and NCCRS member institution.

Stockton 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 Stockton Registrar under its prior-learning policy; 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 · Stockton 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. Stockton 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 Stockton.

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 Stockton.

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ACE & NCCRS courses Stockton 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.

Stockton 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.

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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ACE · Financial Accounting
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Accounting associate. Took ACE because I wanted the course experience, not just an exam. Learned GAAP more thoroughly than at my actual job.
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CLEP® American Government
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Poli-sci sophomore. This exam is basically AP Gov on mild steroids. Well-prepared because of the structured chapter review. Scored 74.
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ACE · Principles of Marketing
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CLEP® Human Growth & Development
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Psych major. This was a gimme. Two weeks prep, a 66, done. Focus on developmental stages — Erikson, Piaget, the usual suspects.
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CLEP® Humanities
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ACE · Intro to Sociology
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Scarlett W.
CLEP® German Level I
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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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ACE · Financial Accounting
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CLEP® American Government
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ACE · Principles of Marketing
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CLEP® Human Growth & Development
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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 Stockton'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 Stockton

  • CLEP® path: Enter Stockton's code 2889 at test registration — College Board transmits scores directly to the Registrar
  • DSST path: Same mechanism using DSST code (confirm with Registrar)
  • 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,
or community college?

Three legitimate ways to earn Stockton 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
Stockton acceptsYes · 36 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
Stockton 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
Stockton acceptsUsually · articulation agreements
RiskLow · familiar format
Best for: Students who want a traditional classroom experience and are not time-constrained.
About Stockton University

Stockton
in brief.

Stockton University is a public university in Galloway, New Jersey, in the southern part of the state. It is part of New Jersey's public higher education system and serves students on its main campus in Galloway, with additional instructional presence in the region. The university is known for its coastal New Jersey setting and a campus environment that combines classroom learning with field-based and community experiences.

Stockton offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate study options across the arts and sciences, business, education, health, and related professional areas. The university is especially associated with interdisciplinary study, experiential learning, and programs that connect academic work with internships, research, and community engagement. It also has a strong regional role in serving South Jersey students.

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Stockton University is a public institution that evaluates prior learning and transfer coursework through its academic policies. Students seeking credit by examination or transfer credit should expect review based on the university's published equivalency and residency rules rather than automatic acceptance of every outside course or exam. Because policies can change, applicants should confirm current CLEP and transfer-credit guidance directly with Stockton before relying on any specific credit outcome.

Credit decisions at Stockton are handled through the university's registrar and academic offices, which apply official policies to determine how outside credits fit into a student's degree plan. In practice, that means students may need to submit official score reports, transcripts, or other documentation for evaluation. Final applicability of transferred or exam-based credit depends on the student's program requirements, course equivalencies, and approval by the university.

36
CLEP® Exams Accepted
2
Credit Pathways
208
Max CLEP® Credits
Quick Highlights
  • Public university serving students in Galloway, New Jersey
  • Regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • Broad academic offerings across undergraduate and graduate study
  • Experiential learning is a notable part of the university's approach
  • Transfer and CLEP credit are reviewed through official university policies
FAQ

Questions, answered.

How many CLEP® exams does Stockton University accept?
Stockton University accepts 36 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 Stockton require?
Stockton requires minimum CLEP® scores in the range of 50 – 63 depending on the exam. The standard ACE-recommended passing score for CLEP® is 50.
How do I send my CLEP® score to Stockton University?
Enter Stockton's institution code 2889 when registering for your CLEP® exam. Scores transmit automatically to the Registrar.
How many CLEP® credits can I apply toward my Stockton degree?
Most undergraduate programs cap credit-by-exam at approximately 30 semester hours. Confirm program-specific caps with the Registrar.
Does Stockton accept DSST exams?
DSST acceptance at Stockton is not confirmed in our dataset. Contact the Registrar for current policy.
Is Stockton an NCCRS member institution?
Yes. Stockton is listed as an NCCRS member institution on nationalccrs.org.
How long does it take to earn CLEP® credit at Stockton?
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 (5 exams)
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Financial Accounting?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Financial Accounting exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Information Systems?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Information Systems exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Introductory Business Law?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Introductory Business Law exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Principles of Management?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Principles of Management exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Principles of Marketing?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Principles of Marketing exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — Composition and Literature (6 exams)
Does Stockton accept CLEP® American Literature?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® American Literature exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Analyzing and Interpreting Literature?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Analyzing and Interpreting Literature exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® College Composition?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® College Composition exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® College Composition Modular?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® College Composition Modular exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® English Literature?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® English Literature exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Humanities?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Humanities exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — History and Social Sciences (12 exams)
Does Stockton accept CLEP® American Government?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® American Government exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877?
Yes. Stockton 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 Stockton accept CLEP® History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present?
Yes. Stockton 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 Stockton accept CLEP® Human Growth and Development?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Human Growth and Development exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Introduction to Educational Psychology?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Introduction to Educational Psychology exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Introductory Psychology?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Introductory Psychology exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Introductory Sociology?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Introductory Sociology exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Principles of Macroeconomics?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Principles of Macroeconomics exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Principles of Microeconomics?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Principles of Microeconomics exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Social Sciences and History?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Social Sciences and History exam for 8 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present?
Yes. Stockton 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 (7 exams)
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Biology?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Biology exam for 8 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Calculus?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Calculus exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Chemistry?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Chemistry exam for 8 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® College Algebra?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® College Algebra exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® College Mathematics?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® College Mathematics exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Natural Sciences?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Natural Sciences exam for 8 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Precalculus?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Precalculus exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — World Languages (6 exams)
Does Stockton accept CLEP® French Language Level I?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® French Language Level I exam for 8 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® French Language Level II?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® French Language Level II exam for 16 college credits, with a minimum required score of 59.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® German Language Level I?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® German Language Level I exam for 8 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® German Language Level II?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® German Language Level II exam for 16 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Spanish Language Level I?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Spanish Language Level I exam for 8 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Stockton accept CLEP® Spanish Language Level II?
Yes. Stockton accepts the CLEP® Spanish Language Level II exam for 16 college credits, with a minimum required score of 63.
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