UW-Madison accepts 13 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.
1846 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.13 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 65 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 65 | 3 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 65 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Humanities | 65 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 65 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 65 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 65 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 65 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 65 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Social Sciences and History | 65 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 65 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 65 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Natural Sciences | 65 | 3 | Start prep → |
UW-Madison 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 UW-Madison 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 UW-Madison.
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.
UW-Madison 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.
UW-Madison's minimum CLEP® scores run 65. 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 UW-Madison's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public research university in Madison, Wisconsin, and the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It is located on a large urban campus near Lake Mendota and the Wisconsin State Capitol. The university serves a broad undergraduate and graduate population and is known for its strong research mission.
UW-Madison offers a wide range of academic programs across the arts and sciences, engineering, business, education, agriculture, and health-related fields. It is especially well known for research, public service, and strong graduate and professional study. The university is also recognized for its extensive library system and major research activity.
For CLEP and transfer credit, UW-Madison evaluates prior college-level work through its official transfer and credit policies rather than assuming automatic acceptance of every exam or course. Students should consult the university's transfer credit resources and the relevant academic department or advising office before relying on credit-by-exam plans. Credit decisions can depend on the subject area, score, and how the credit fits the student's degree program.
Credit and registration matters at UW-Madison are handled through the university's registrar and student records systems. Incoming students and transfer students should review official policies on transcript evaluation, residency requirements, and degree applicability. Because credit rules can vary by college and major, students are best served by confirming details directly with the registrar and academic advisors.
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