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University of Florida CLEP® Credit Policy

UF accepts 32 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® · 32 ExamsACE Accepted
How It Works

3 steps to earn
UF credit via CLEP®.

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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 UF's CLEP® code 5812 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.
Credit posts to your transcript
Most students see credit on their UF transcript within 2–4 weeks of exam transmission. No professor meetings, no final-paper panic — just credit.
The Exam List

Every CLEP® exam
University of Florida accepts.

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

Business

5 exams · up to 15 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
Financial Accounting503Start prep →
Information Systems503Start prep →
Introductory Business Law503Start prep →
Principles of Management503Start prep →
Principles of Marketing503Start prep →

Composition and Literature

4 exams · up to 15 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
American Literature503Start prep →
College Composition506Start prep →
English Literature503Start prep →
Humanities503Start prep →

History and Social Sciences

11 exams · up to 35 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 Macroeconomics504Start prep →
Principles of Microeconomics504Start prep →
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648503Start prep →
Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present503Start prep →

Science and Mathematics

6 exams · up to 18 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
Biology503Start prep →
Calculus503Start prep →
Chemistry503Start prep →
College Algebra503Start prep →
College Mathematics503Start prep →
Precalculus503Start prep →

World Languages

6 exams · up to 31 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
French Language Level I503Start prep →
French Language Level II596Start prep →
German Language Level I505Start prep →
German Language Level II606Start prep →
Spanish Language Level I505Start prep →
Spanish Language Level II636Start prep →
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Beyond CLEP®

UF is an
ACE-aligned institution.

UF 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 UF 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
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. Member institutions accept NCCRS-recommended coursework directly; non-member institutions often consider NCCRS coursework under their prior-learning policy. Either way, acceptance means 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 UF.

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 UF.

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Outcome
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Safety Net
ACE/NCCRS
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ACE courses UF 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.

UF is an ACE-aligned institution per acenet.edu. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm 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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CLEP® History of U.S. II
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Post-Civil War to present. Lots of memorization. Chapter-based study guide organized it chronologically which helped enormously. Passed.
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Sarah L.
CLEP® U.S. History II
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The practice questions were way harder than the actual exam. Showed up Saturday morning and it felt easy. That's the whole point, right?
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NCCRS · Project Management
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PMP certified, still needed academic credit for the degree. NCCRS course was a paperwork exercise more than learning. Finished in 7 days.
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ACE · Business Communication
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NCCRS · Foundations of Leadership
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Management trainee program requires bachelor's. This fast-tracked my gen-eds. NCCRS course was thorough and transferred without issue.
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Malik Y.
CLEP® College Composition · Navy
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Deployed twice during my degree. Self-paced prep was the only thing that kept me on track. Took the CLEP at a test center overseas.
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NCCRS · Business Ethics
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NCCRS · Leadership & Org Behavior
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Middle manager pursuing an MBA. The course was more academic than I expected — rigorous, actually taught me something. Credit earned.
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Liam P.
CLEP® History of U.S. II
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Post-Civil War to present. Lots of memorization. Chapter-based study guide organized it chronologically which helped enormously. Passed.
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Sarah L.
CLEP® U.S. History II
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The practice questions were way harder than the actual exam. Showed up Saturday morning and it felt easy. That's the whole point, right?
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Adrian M.
NCCRS · Project Management
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PMP certified, still needed academic credit for the degree. NCCRS course was a paperwork exercise more than learning. Finished in 7 days.
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Finn M.
ACE · Business Communication
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Introverted engineer needing a comm credit. ACE self-paced let me avoid group projects and public speaking. Blessed option.
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Naomi F.
NCCRS · Foundations of Leadership
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Management trainee program requires bachelor's. This fast-tracked my gen-eds. NCCRS course was thorough and transferred without issue.
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Malik Y.
CLEP® College Composition · Navy
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Deployed twice during my degree. Self-paced prep was the only thing that kept me on track. Took the CLEP at a test center overseas.
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NCCRS · Business Ethics
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Needed a humanities elective fast. NCCRS course took 12 days. Transcripted through NCCRS official registry, university accepted immediately.
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NCCRS · Leadership & Org Behavior
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Middle manager pursuing an MBA. The course was more academic than I expected — rigorous, actually taught me something. Credit earned.
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 UF'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 UF

  • CLEP® path: Enter UF's code 5812 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
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CLEP® Exam
Format90-min exam
Time to credit4–8 weeks prep
Cost$93 exam + prep
UF acceptsYes · 32 subjects
RiskSingle high-stakes exam
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ACE/NCCRS Course
FormatSelf-paced + retake-able final
Time to credit2–6 weeks / course
CostIncluded in subscription
UF 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
UF acceptsUsually · articulation agreements
RiskLow · familiar format
Best for: Students who want a traditional classroom experience and are not time-constrained.
About University of Florida

UF
in brief.

The University of Florida is a public research university in Gainesville, Florida, and is the flagship institution of the State University System of Florida. It is one of the largest universities in the state and serves a broad undergraduate and graduate population. The campus is known for its large academic community and extensive research activity.

UF offers a wide range of academic programs across undergraduate, graduate, and professional study. It is especially well known for strengths in research, engineering, business, agriculture, health-related fields, and the liberal arts and sciences. The university is also recognized as a member of the Association of American Universities, which reflects its research profile.

For credit-by-exam and transfer-credit purposes, the University of Florida evaluates coursework and exam results through its own academic policies and transfer-credit processes. Students should expect credit decisions to depend on the specific exam, score, course equivalency, and the academic college or department involved. CLEP credit, if accepted, is typically applied according to UF's published transfer and exam-credit rules rather than automatically across all subjects.

Registrar and credit matters at UF are handled through the university's academic records and registration offices, which manage enrollment, transcripts, degree audits, and transfer-credit posting. As with most large universities, students should confirm how credits will apply to a specific degree program before relying on them for graduation planning. Official university policies and advising offices are the best sources for the most current information.

32
CLEP® Exams Accepted
200+
Degree Programs
2
Credit Pathways
114
Max CLEP® Credits
Quick Highlights
  • Flagship public university serving Gainesville and the State University System of Florida
  • Broad academic offerings across undergraduate, graduate, and professional study
  • Research-intensive environment with strong national reputation
  • Transfer and exam credit are evaluated through UF's official academic policies
  • Registrar services handle records, registration, and degree progress
FAQ

Questions, answered.

How many CLEP® exams does University of Florida accept?
University of Florida accepts 32 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 UF require?
UF requires minimum CLEP® scores in the range of 50 – 63 depending on the exam. The standard ACE-recommended passing score for CLEP® is 50.
How do I send my CLEP® score to University of Florida?
Enter UF's institution code 5812 when registering for your CLEP® exam. Scores transmit automatically to the Registrar.
How many CLEP® credits can I apply toward my UF degree?
Most undergraduate programs cap credit-by-exam at approximately 30 semester hours. Confirm program-specific caps with the Registrar.
Does UF accept DSST exams?
DSST acceptance at UF is not confirmed in our dataset. Contact the Registrar for current policy.
Is UF an NCCRS member institution?
UF is not currently listed as an NCCRS member. NCCRS-recommended coursework may still be considered under the Registrar's prior-learning policy — confirm first.
How long does it take to earn CLEP® credit at UF?
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 (5 exams)
Does UF accept CLEP® Financial Accounting?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Financial Accounting exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Information Systems?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Information Systems exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Introductory Business Law?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Introductory Business Law exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Principles of Management?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Principles of Management exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Principles of Marketing?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Principles of Marketing exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — Composition and Literature (4 exams)
Does UF accept CLEP® American Literature?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® American Literature exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® College Composition?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® College Composition exam for 6 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® English Literature?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® English Literature exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Humanities?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Humanities exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — History and Social Sciences (11 exams)
Does UF accept CLEP® American Government?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® American Government exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877?
Yes. UF 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 UF accept CLEP® History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present?
Yes. UF 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 UF accept CLEP® Human Growth and Development?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Human Growth and Development exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Introduction to Educational Psychology?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Introduction to Educational Psychology exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Introductory Psychology?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Introductory Psychology exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Introductory Sociology?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Introductory Sociology exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Principles of Macroeconomics?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Principles of Macroeconomics exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Principles of Microeconomics?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Principles of Microeconomics exam for 4 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present?
Yes. UF 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 (6 exams)
Does UF accept CLEP® Biology?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Biology exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Calculus?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Calculus exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Chemistry?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Chemistry exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® College Algebra?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® College Algebra exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® College Mathematics?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® College Mathematics exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Precalculus?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Precalculus exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — World Languages (6 exams)
Does UF accept CLEP® French Language Level I?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® French Language Level I exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® French Language Level II?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® French Language Level II exam for 6 college credits, with a minimum required score of 59.
Does UF accept CLEP® German Language Level I?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® German Language Level I exam for 5 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® German Language Level II?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® German Language Level II exam for 6 college credits, with a minimum required score of 60.
Does UF accept CLEP® Spanish Language Level I?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Spanish Language Level I exam for 5 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
Does UF accept CLEP® Spanish Language Level II?
Yes. UF accepts the CLEP® Spanish Language Level II exam for 6 college credits, with a minimum required score of 63.
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TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Florida. 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.