UDM accepts 34 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.
1460 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.34 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Humanities | 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 → |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 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 → |
| Social Sciences and History | 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 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 59 | 9 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 60 | 9 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 63 | 9 | Start prep → |
UDM 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 UDM 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 UDM.
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.
UDM is an ACE-aligned institution per acenet.edu. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
UDM's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 63. 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 UDM's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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University of Detroit Mercy is a private Catholic university in Detroit, Michigan. It was formed through the merger of the University of Detroit and Mercy College of Detroit and is sponsored by the Society of Jesus and the Sisters of Mercy. The university serves students in the Detroit metropolitan area and beyond through undergraduate, graduate, and professional education.
The university offers a broad range of academic programs across its colleges and schools, including business, engineering, health professions, law, architecture, and liberal arts. It is especially known for professional preparation and for programs that connect classroom learning with practical experience. Detroit Mercy also emphasizes service, ethics, and community engagement as part of its Jesuit and Mercy traditions.
For transfer and credit-by-exam planning, students should review University of Detroit Mercy's current transfer credit and prior learning policies directly with the university. CLEP and other exam-based credit options are typically handled through institutional evaluation rather than automatic blanket acceptance. Because policies can vary by subject, score, and degree program, students should confirm how any exam credit would apply to their intended major.
Credit evaluation and registration are managed through the university's academic and registrar processes. Incoming transfer work is reviewed by the institution to determine how it fits degree requirements, and accepted credit is posted according to university rules. Students should consult the registrar, academic advising, or the relevant college for the most current guidance on transcript evaluation, course equivalencies, and degree applicability.
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