Texas State accepts 19 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.
6667 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.19 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 → |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Composition | 50 | 6 | 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 → |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 59 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 60 | 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 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
Texas State 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 State 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 Texas State.
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 State 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.
Texas State's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 60. Generic flashcard apps aim for "passing." We're built for acing.
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We're credit-by-exam prep provider and offer ACE/NCCRS coursework via our partners — both pathways produce official records that feed into Texas State's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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Texas State University is a public university in San Marcos, Texas, with additional presence in the Austin area. It is part of the Texas State University System and serves a large, diverse student body. The university’s main campus is located along the San Marcos River in Central Texas.
Texas State offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs through colleges in areas such as business, education, liberal arts, science and engineering, fine arts and communication, health professions, and applied arts. The university is known for its broad academic offerings and for research and professional preparation across many fields. It is also recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
For students considering CLEP or transfer credit, Texas State is a public university that evaluates prior learning through established academic policies. Credit-by-exam and transfer credit decisions are typically handled through university academic offices and are subject to course equivalency and degree applicability. Students should confirm how any CLEP score or transfer course applies to their specific major before relying on it for graduation planning.
Registrar and credit processes at Texas State are managed through the university’s official academic records and registration systems. As with most universities, final credit posting depends on official documentation, institutional policy, and approval of the appropriate academic department when needed. Students should consult the registrar and academic advising resources for the most current rules on registration, transcript evaluation, and degree audit requirements.
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