UD accepts 38 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.
8167 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.38 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition Modular | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Humanities | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 57 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 57 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Human Growth and Development | 59 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Social Sciences and History | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 57 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 57 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 64 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 61 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 59 | 6 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 59 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 56 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Spanish with Writing Level I | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Spanish with Writing Level II | 65 | 6 | Start prep → |
UD 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 UD 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 UD.
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.
UD is an ACE-aligned institution per acenet.edu. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
UD's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 65. 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 UD's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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UD offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional study across fields such as engineering, business, education, the sciences, the arts, and public policy. It is especially recognized for research activity and for programs that combine classroom learning with applied and experiential opportunities. The university’s academic structure supports both traditional majors and interdisciplinary study.
For students considering CLEP or other transfer credit options, the University of Delaware has policies that allow some prior learning to be evaluated for credit, but acceptance depends on the specific exam, score, course equivalency, and academic program. Students should review the university’s current transfer and credit-by-exam policies before relying on any exam for degree progress. Credit decisions are made by the institution rather than by the testing organization.
At UD, credit evaluation and degree applicability are handled through official university offices, typically in coordination with the registrar and the student’s academic college. Students should consult the university catalog, transfer credit resources, and advising staff to confirm how credits will post and whether they satisfy major, minor, or general education requirements. Because policies can change, the most reliable source is the university’s current official guidance.
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