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Texas A&M University - College Station CLEP® Credit Policy

Texas A&M accepts 17 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® · 17 ExamsNCCRS MemberACE Accepted
How It Works

3 steps to earn
Texas A&M 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 Texas A&M's CLEP® code 6003 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.
Credit posts to your transcript
Most students see credit on their Texas A&M transcript within 2–4 weeks of exam transmission. No professor meetings, no final-paper panic — just credit.
The Exam List

Every CLEP® exam
Texas A&M University - College Station accepts.

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

Business

2 exams · up to 6 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
Financial Accounting503Start prep →
Information Systems503Start prep →

History and Social Sciences

11 exams · up to 33 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
American Government503Start prep →
History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877503Start prep →
History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present503Start prep →
Human Growth and Development503Start prep →
Introduction to Educational Psychology503Start prep →
Introductory Psychology503Start prep →
Introductory Sociology503Start prep →
Principles of Macroeconomics503Start prep →
Principles of Microeconomics503Start prep →
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648503Start prep →
Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present503Start prep →

Science and Mathematics

4 exams · up to 18 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
Calculus504Start prep →
Chemistry508Start prep →
College Algebra503Start prep →
Precalculus503Start prep →
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See something outdated? CLEP® policies, minimum scores, and credit awards can change. If you spot a discrepancy with Texas A&M University - College Station's current policy, email team@transfercredit.org and we'll update this page.
Beyond CLEP®

Texas A&M is both an ACE-aligned
and NCCRS member institution.

Texas A&M 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 Texas A&M 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 · Texas A&M 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. Texas A&M 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 Texas A&M.

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 Texas A&M.

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Step 1
Take your CLEP®
exam
Prep with chapters & 500+ questions
Outcome
Awaiting
result
Most students pass first try
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Safety Net
ACE/NCCRS
included
Self-paced · retake-able exam
Ready. Pass or not — you're covered.

ACE & NCCRS courses Texas A&M 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.

Texas A&M 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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Student Reviews

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Hudson E.
CLEP® Calculus
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Math olympiad alum. Exam was almost offensively easy. Still, subscription pricing made it worth getting the 3 credits for basically free.
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Violet O.
CLEP® Introductory Business Law
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Business minor needing an elective. Studied contract law + torts hard. Exam was direct — if you know the concepts, you pass. I passed.
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Isabella C.
CLEP® Natural Sciences
★★★★★
Biology and chemistry combined into one exam sounded brutal. The study guides broke it into manageable modules. Passed with a 58.
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Penelope T.
ACE · Financial Accounting
★★★★★
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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Jasmine R.
CLEP® Psychology · Austin, TX
★★★★★
Passed on my first try. The readiness quizzes were scary accurate — when it said I was ready, I actually was.
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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.
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Chloe P.
ACE · Foundations of Leadership
★★★★★
Manager at a Fortune 500 and pursuing an MBA. Took this to skip the undergrad leadership req. Took me one weekend. Done.
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Josephine K.
CLEP® Precalculus
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Returning student at 35. Precalc was where I'd stopped 15 years ago. Picked it up faster than expected. Passed with 55. Good enough.
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Hudson E.
CLEP® Calculus
★★★★★
Math olympiad alum. Exam was almost offensively easy. Still, subscription pricing made it worth getting the 3 credits for basically free.
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Violet O.
CLEP® Introductory Business Law
★★★★★
Business minor needing an elective. Studied contract law + torts hard. Exam was direct — if you know the concepts, you pass. I passed.
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Isabella C.
CLEP® Natural Sciences
★★★★★
Biology and chemistry combined into one exam sounded brutal. The study guides broke it into manageable modules. Passed with a 58.
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Penelope T.
ACE · Financial Accounting
★★★★★
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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Jasmine R.
CLEP® Psychology · Austin, TX
★★★★★
Passed on my first try. The readiness quizzes were scary accurate — when it said I was ready, I actually was.
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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.
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Chloe P.
ACE · Foundations of Leadership
★★★★★
Manager at a Fortune 500 and pursuing an MBA. Took this to skip the undergrad leadership req. Took me one weekend. Done.
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Josephine K.
CLEP® Precalculus
★★★★★
Returning student at 35. Precalc was where I'd stopped 15 years ago. Picked it up faster than expected. Passed with 55. Good enough.
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 Texas A&M'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 Texas A&M

  • CLEP® path: Enter Texas A&M's code 6003 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 Texas A&M 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
Texas A&M acceptsYes · 17 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
Texas A&M 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
Texas A&M acceptsUsually · articulation agreements
RiskLow · familiar format
Best for: Students who want a traditional classroom experience and are not time-constrained.
About Texas A&M University - College Station

Texas A&M
in brief.

Texas A&M University is a public research university in College Station, Texas, and the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. It is one of the largest universities in the United States by enrollment and is closely associated with the Aggie traditions and a strong campus culture. The university also operates a major presence in the Bryan-College Station area and serves students from across Texas, the nation, and abroad.

Texas A&M offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through colleges and schools in fields such as engineering, agriculture, business, science, liberal arts, education, and veterinary medicine. It is especially well known for engineering, agriculture, and research activity across many disciplines. The university is classified as a very high research activity institution and is a member of the Association of American Universities.

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Texas A&M is a large public university that evaluates prior learning through established academic policies rather than granting blanket credit for every exam or course. Credit-by-exam and transfer credit decisions depend on the specific exam, score, course equivalency, and the student’s academic program. Students should expect that some credit may apply to degree requirements while other credit may count only as elective or may not transfer at all.

Credit evaluation at Texas A&M is handled through the university’s registrar and academic departments, which determine how external coursework and exam credit fit into a student’s record. Official transcripts and score reports are typically required before credit can be posted. Because policies can vary by college, major, and catalog year, students should consult the registrar and their academic advisor for the most current rules before relying on transfer or exam credit.

17
CLEP® Exams Accepted
2
Credit Pathways
57
Max CLEP® Credits
Quick Highlights
  • Public flagship university serving the College Station area and the broader Texas A&M System
  • Strong research profile with broad graduate, professional, and doctoral offerings
  • Well known for engineering and agriculture alongside business, science, and liberal arts
  • Transfer and exam credit reviewed individually through official university policies
  • Regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
FAQ

Questions, answered.

How many CLEP® exams does Texas A&M University - College Station accept?
Texas A&M University - College Station accepts 17 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 Texas A&M require?
Texas A&M 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 Texas A&M University - College Station?
Enter Texas A&M's institution code 6003 when registering for your CLEP® exam. Scores transmit automatically to the Registrar.
How many CLEP® credits can I apply toward my Texas A&M degree?
Most undergraduate programs cap credit-by-exam at approximately 30 semester hours. Confirm program-specific caps with the Registrar.
Does Texas A&M accept DSST exams?
DSST acceptance at Texas A&M is not confirmed in our dataset. Contact the Registrar for current policy.
Is Texas A&M an NCCRS member institution?
Yes. Texas A&M is listed as an NCCRS member institution on nationalccrs.org.
How long does it take to earn CLEP® credit at Texas A&M?
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 (2 exams)
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® Financial Accounting?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® Financial Accounting exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® Information Systems?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® Information Systems exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — History and Social Sciences (11 exams)
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® American Government?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® American Government exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® Human Growth and Development?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® Human Growth and Development exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® Introduction to Educational Psychology?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® Introduction to Educational Psychology exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® Introductory Psychology?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® Introductory Psychology exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® Introductory Sociology?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® Introductory Sociology exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® Principles of Macroeconomics?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® Principles of Macroeconomics exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® Principles of Microeconomics?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® Principles of Microeconomics exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — Science and Mathematics (4 exams)
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® Calculus?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® Calculus exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® Chemistry?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® Chemistry exam for 8 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® College Algebra?
Yes. Texas A&M accepts the CLEP® College Algebra exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does Texas A&M accept CLEP® Precalculus?
Yes. Texas A&M 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 Texas A&M University - College Station. 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.