Temple accepts 18 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.
2906 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.18 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 → |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 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 → |
| English Literature | 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
Temple 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 Temple 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 Temple.
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.
Temple is an ACE-aligned institution per acenet.edu. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
Temple's minimum CLEP® scores run 50. Generic flashcard apps aim for "passing." We're built for acing.
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Temple University is a public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with its main campus in North Philadelphia. It is one of the largest universities in the Philadelphia region and serves a diverse student body across undergraduate, graduate, and professional study. The university also operates additional campuses and instructional sites beyond its main Philadelphia location.
Temple offers a broad range of academic programs through its colleges and schools, including strong offerings in business, health professions, communications, education, engineering, law, and the arts. As a research university, it is known for combining classroom study with applied learning, clinical experiences, and community engagement. Students can pursue many majors and graduate pathways across a large, comprehensive academic portfolio.
Temple accepts transfer credit and has policies for evaluating prior college coursework, including credit earned through examination where applicable. CLEP credit may be considered under Temple's transfer and credit evaluation rules, but acceptance depends on the specific exam, score, and how the credit fits the student's program. Students should review Temple's current transfer-credit and testing-credit policies before relying on exam results for degree planning.
Credit evaluation at Temple is handled through the university's registrar and academic advising processes, which determine how external coursework and exam credit apply to a student's record. Transfer and exam credits are typically posted only after official documentation is received and reviewed. Because degree requirements vary by college and major, students should confirm how any accepted credit will count toward general education, major, or elective requirements.
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