URI accepts 26 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.
3919 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.26 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Humanities | 50 | 6 | 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 | 6 | 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 | 8 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 8 | Start prep → |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
Rhode Island accepts 26 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 Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island — check the policy above before you test.
URI 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 URI 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 URI.
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.
URI is an ACE-aligned institution per acenet.edu. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
URI's minimum CLEP® scores run 50. 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 URI's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
3919 at test registration — College Board transmits scores directly to the Registrar(confirm with Registrar)Three legitimate ways to earn URI credit without sitting in a 15-week university classroom. Here's the honest comparison.
The University of Rhode Island is a public research university in Kingston, Rhode Island, with additional campuses and facilities in the state. It is the flagship public university for Rhode Island and serves a broad mix of undergraduate and graduate students. The university is known for combining a coastal New England setting with a large-university academic environment.
URI offers a wide range of academic programs through its colleges and schools, including strong offerings in marine and environmental studies, pharmacy, engineering, business, nursing, and the liberal arts. As a research university, it supports undergraduate research, professional preparation, and graduate study across many disciplines. Students can pursue both traditional majors and interdisciplinary programs.
For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, the University of Rhode Island evaluates prior learning and transfer coursework through its official academic policies rather than granting automatic credit for every exam or course. Credit-by-exam and transfer decisions depend on the specific exam, score, course equivalency, and the student’s degree program. Students should consult URI’s published transfer and credit policies or the registrar for the most current guidance.
The registrar and academic records office manage enrollment, transcripts, degree audits, and the application of transfer or exam credit to a student’s record. Credit is typically posted according to university policy and may be subject to departmental review, residency requirements, and limits on how credits apply toward a major. Because policies can vary by college and program, students are advised to confirm details directly with the university before relying on outside credit.
3919 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 Rhode Island. 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.