CLEP Credits at University of Missouri Kansas City

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public research university in Kansas City, Missouri, and is part of the University of Missouri System. Its urban campus places students close to the city’s business, health care, arts, and civic institutions. UMKC serves a diverse student body across undergraduate, graduate, and professional study.

UMKC offers a wide range of academic programs through schools and colleges that include arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, law, medicine, nursing and health studies, and the conservatory. The university is especially known for professional education, health sciences, and programs connected to the arts and urban engagement. As a research university, it also supports graduate study and faculty scholarship.

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, UMKC is generally a transfer-oriented public university, but credit acceptance depends on the specific exam, score, and how the credit fits the student’s program. Students should consult UMKC’s official transfer and credit-by-exam policies before relying on CLEP results for degree requirements. Policies can vary by department, school, and major.

Students may also have options involving CLEP®, DSST, AP, ACE, or NCCRS credits, depending on UMKC's current policies. Not every alternative credit source is automatically accepted, so verify eligibility before completing a course or exam.

Approved credits may count toward general education, major requirements, electives, or other degree requirements depending on the evaluation. University of Missouri-Kansas City transfer credits should therefore be reviewed against the specific degree program.