UK accepts 12 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.
1837 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.12 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 → |
| Information Systems | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 7 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
UK 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 UK 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 UK.
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.
UK 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.
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The University of Kentucky is a public research university in Lexington, Kentucky. It is the state’s flagship institution and serves students from across Kentucky, the United States, and beyond. The campus combines a large university setting with a strong emphasis on research, service, and professional education.
UK offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through its colleges and schools. The university is especially known for research activity and for programs in areas such as health professions, engineering, business, agriculture, and the liberal arts. Students also have access to extensive campus resources, internships, and experiential learning opportunities.
For transfer and credit-by-exam students, the University of Kentucky evaluates prior college coursework and standardized exam credit through established university policies. CLEP credit may be accepted in some cases, but applicability depends on the exam, score, and the specific degree program or department requirements. Students should review UK’s current transfer and credit policies before relying on exam credit for degree planning.
Credit evaluation at UK is handled through the university’s registrar and academic units, which determine how transfer work and exam credit apply to a student’s record. Accepted credit is typically posted according to university rules and may count as direct course credit, elective credit, or satisfy specific requirements when approved. Because policies can vary by college and major, students should confirm details with the registrar and their academic advisor.
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TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Kentucky. 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.