UNM accepts 25 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.
4845 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.25 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| College Composition Modular | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Humanities | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 65 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Human Growth and Development | 63 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 56 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 59 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 54 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 54 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Social Sciences and History | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 55 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 70 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 63 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 57 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 48 | 3 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 52 | 6 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 63 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 45 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 57 | 12 | Start prep → |
New Mexico accepts 25 CLEP® exams. Here's what it costs to earn 15 of those credits in a classroom versus by exam.
Based on a $390/credit-hour public university average. Your actual saving depends on University of New Mexico's tuition and how many exam credits it lets you apply toward your degree.
Plan prices cover TransferCredit.org prep only. The CLEP® exam fee (currently $95) is paid to College Board at registration, and test centres may add a sitting fee. Credit awards are always determined by University of New Mexico — check the policy above before you test.
UNM 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 UNM 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 UNM.
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.
UNM 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.
UNM's minimum CLEP® scores run 45 – 70. 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 UNM's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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The University of New Mexico is a public research university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is the state’s flagship university and serves students from across New Mexico, the United States, and beyond. The main campus is located in Albuquerque, with additional campuses and learning sites associated with the university system.
UNM offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional study through colleges and schools across the university. It is known for research activity and for strengths in areas such as health sciences, engineering, business, education, and the arts and sciences. The university also supports a wide variety of student services and experiential learning opportunities.
For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, UNM is generally a transfer-oriented public university that evaluates prior learning through established academic policies. Students who have taken CLEP exams or coursework elsewhere should expect credit decisions to depend on the specific exam, score, course equivalency, and degree program requirements. Because policies can change, students should confirm current acceptance rules with the university before relying on exam credit.
Credit evaluation at UNM is handled through the university’s registrar and academic advising processes. Incoming transfer work is typically reviewed for institutional equivalency, applicability to the student’s program, and any grade or residency requirements that may apply. Students should consult official UNM transfer and registrar resources for the most current information on transcript submission, credit posting, and degree audit procedures.
4845 when registering for your CLEP® exam. Scores transmit automatically to the Registrar.One subscription. 25+ CLEP® subjects for prep. 70+ ACE/NCCRS courses via partner. Pass-or-pivot safety net. Start your trial today.
TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by University of New Mexico. 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.