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Vermilion Community College CLEP® Credit Policy

Vermilion Community College accepts 2 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.

CLEP® · 2 ExamsNCCRS Member
How It Works

3 steps to earn
Vermilion Community College credit via CLEP®.

Prep with TransferCredit
Pick your CLEP® subject. Our structured chapters and 500+ practice questions per course take you from zero to exam-ready in 4–8 weeks of part-time study.
Sit the CLEP® exam
90-minute exam at any College Board test center. Enter Vermilion Community College's CLEP® code 6194 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.
Credit posts to your transcript
Most students see credit on their Vermilion Community College transcript within 2–4 weeks of exam transmission. No professor meetings, no final-paper panic — just credit.
The Exam List

Every CLEP® exam
Vermilion Community College accepts.

2 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.

Composition and Literature

1 exams · up to 3 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
College Composition Modular503Start prep →

Science and Mathematics

1 exams · up to 3 credits
ExamMin ScoreCreditsPrep
Precalculus503Start prep →
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See something outdated? CLEP® policies, minimum scores, and credit awards can change. If you spot a discrepancy with Vermilion Community College's current policy, email team@transfercredit.org and we'll update this page.
Beyond CLEP®

Vermilion Community College is an
NCCRS member institution.

Vermilion Community College is listed as an NCCRS member institution on nationalccrs.org. CLEP® isn't the only way to earn credit here — as an NCCRS member, Vermilion Community College may also award credit for NCCRS-recommended coursework, and its Registrar often considers ACE-recommended coursework under the same prior-learning framework. Acceptance of any specific course is determined by the Registrar; confirm before enrolling.

ACE · American Council on Education
ACE Credit
ACE evaluates non-traditional learning — corporate training, workforce programs, credit-by-exam — and recommends equivalent college credit. CLEP® exams themselves are ACE-reviewed. Colleges that are ACE-aligned often accept ACE coursework in addition to CLEP®.
Source: acenet.edu
NCCRS · Vermilion Community College is a Member
NCCRS Credit
The National College Credit Recommendation Service, administered by the University of the State of New York, reviews non-collegiate coursework and assigns college-equivalent credit. Vermilion Community College is a listed NCCRS member, meaning NCCRS-recommended self-paced courses may count toward degree requirements.
Source: nationalccrs.org
How Your Credit Path Works

Two ways to earn credit.
Both count at Vermilion Community College.

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 Vermilion Community College.

Watch how it works
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Step 1
Take your CLEP®
exam
Prep with chapters & 500+ questions
Outcome
Awaiting
result
Most students pass first try
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Safety Net
ACE/NCCRS
included
Self-paced · retake-able exam
Ready. Pass or not — you're covered.

NCCRS courses Vermilion Community College may accept

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.

Vermilion Community College is an NCCRS member institution per nationalccrs.org. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.

Business & Accounting

20 courses · 60 credits
Managerial Accounting 3cr Financial Accounting 3cr Business Essentials 3cr Principles of Management 3cr Foundations of Leadership 3cr Leadership & Organizational Behavior 3cr Business Communication 3cr Business Ethics 3cr Leading Organizational Change 3cr Project Management 3cr Business Law 3cr International Business 3cr Human Resources Management 3cr Globalization & International Mgmt. 3cr Entrepreneurship 3cr Microeconomics 3cr Macroeconomics 3cr Principles of Finance 3cr Financial Management 3cr Principles of Marketing 3cr

English, Writing & Humanities

7 courses · 21 credits
Advanced Technical Writing 3cr English Composition I 3cr English Composition II 3cr College Writing 3cr Humanities 201: Critical Thinking 3cr Art History I 3cr Art History II 3cr

Mathematics

9 courses · 31 credits
Business Math 3cr College Algebra 3cr Pre-Calculus 3cr Calculus 1 4cr Calculus 2 4cr Calculus 3 4cr Discrete Mathematics 4cr Quantitative Analysis 3cr Principles of Statistics 3cr

Computer Science & IT

22 courses · 66 credits
Current Trends in CS & IT 3cr Computer Concepts & Applications 3cr Introduction to HTML & CSS 3cr Introduction to JavaScript 3cr Ethics in Technology 3cr Introduction to Networking 3cr Fundamentals of Information Technology 3cr Introduction to Linux 3cr Introduction to Java 3cr Programming in Python 3cr Introduction to Computing 3cr Programming in C 3cr Programming in C++ 3cr Data Structures & Algorithms 3cr Network & Systems Security 3cr Cybersecurity 3cr Database Fundamentals 3cr Software Engineering 3cr Introduction to Operating Systems 3cr Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3cr Database Programming 3cr Systems Analysis & Design 3cr

Health Sciences

8 courses · 20 credits
Medical Terminology 3cr Healthcare Finance & Budgeting 3cr Healthcare Organization & Management 3cr HR Management in Healthcare 3cr Anatomy & Physiology I 3cr Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1cr Anatomy & Physiology II 3cr Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1cr

Natural Sciences

5 courses · 13 credits
Introduction to Biology 1 3cr Introduction to Biology 2 3cr Chemistry I 3cr Physics I 3cr Environmental Science 1cr

Psychology & Social Science

11 courses · 33 credits
Introduction to Psychology 3cr Research Methods in Psychology 3cr Psychology of Diversity 3cr Educational Psychology 3cr Abnormal Psychology 3cr Psychology of Personality 3cr Advanced Social Psychology 3cr Ethics in the Social Sciences 3cr Introduction to Sociology 3cr Introduction to Criminology 3cr Principles of Philosophy 3cr

History & Languages

3 courses · 9 credits
U.S. History I 3cr U.S. History II 3cr French Language I 3cr
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Student Reviews

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Real results.

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Xavier O.
CLEP® Intro Educational Psychology
★★★★★
Education major. Needed this req out of the way before student teaching. Two weeks of prep, passed, back to focusing on field work.
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Tyler B.
CLEP® Introductory Sociology
★★★★★
Two weeks of solid study, one evening of cramming, passed with room to spare. The practice questions mirror the real exam format closely.
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Elias R.
ACE · Entrepreneurship
★★★★★
Running my own company at 22. The course material was basic for me but the credit mattered for finishing my degree. Took one weekend.
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Maren L.
ACE · Business Ethics
★★★★★
Philosophy minor. ACE course was actually rigorous — discussed real case studies. Passed the final first try. Most enjoyable credit I've earned.
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Trevor N.
CLEP® College Mathematics
★★★★★
Math is not my thing. The readiness quiz told me I was 68% ready for three weeks straight. When it hit 85% I booked. Scored a 64.
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Jaxon H.
CLEP® Principles of Marketing
★★★★★
Marketing pro for a decade. Took this just to clear a prereq for grad school. Studied 3 hours the night before. Passed with 71.
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Luis R.
CLEP® Chemistry
★★★★★
Brutal exam honestly. Studied 6 weeks. Practice problems pushed me hard. Barely passed but that's all I needed. 3 credits earned.
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Sophie V.
CLEP® + NCCRS
★★★★★
Got 24 credits in one year combining both paths. My advisor had never heard of NCCRS — I had to explain what their own school accepts.
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Xavier O.
CLEP® Intro Educational Psychology
★★★★★
Education major. Needed this req out of the way before student teaching. Two weeks of prep, passed, back to focusing on field work.
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Tyler B.
CLEP® Introductory Sociology
★★★★★
Two weeks of solid study, one evening of cramming, passed with room to spare. The practice questions mirror the real exam format closely.
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Elias R.
ACE · Entrepreneurship
★★★★★
Running my own company at 22. The course material was basic for me but the credit mattered for finishing my degree. Took one weekend.
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Maren L.
ACE · Business Ethics
★★★★★
Philosophy minor. ACE course was actually rigorous — discussed real case studies. Passed the final first try. Most enjoyable credit I've earned.
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Trevor N.
CLEP® College Mathematics
★★★★★
Math is not my thing. The readiness quiz told me I was 68% ready for three weeks straight. When it hit 85% I booked. Scored a 64.
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Jaxon H.
CLEP® Principles of Marketing
★★★★★
Marketing pro for a decade. Took this just to clear a prereq for grad school. Studied 3 hours the night before. Passed with 71.
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Luis R.
CLEP® Chemistry
★★★★★
Brutal exam honestly. Studied 6 weeks. Practice problems pushed me hard. Barely passed but that's all I needed. 3 credits earned.
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Sophie V.
CLEP® + NCCRS
★★★★★
Got 24 credits in one year combining both paths. My advisor had never heard of NCCRS — I had to explain what their own school accepts.
How TransferCredit.org Works

The policy,
in plain English.

We're credit-by-exam prep provider and offer ACE/NCCRS coursework via our partners — both pathways produce official records that feed into Vermilion Community College's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.

The Product

What you get with TransferCredit

  • Structured prep content for 25+ CLEP® exams — chapters, subchapters, 500+ practice questions per subject
  • Access to 70+ ACE/NCCRS courses via partner network like UPIStudy — self-paced, retake-able final exam, no strict proctoring
  • Readiness tracker that tells you when to book the exam vs. keep prepping
  • Official transcripts issued through ACE Credit Registry (Credly) and NCCRS Official trnascript issued via the provider — same format any U.S. college accepts
  • Pass-or-pivot safety net — a CLEP® setback converts into access to the matching ACE/NCCRS course
The Transfer

How credit reaches Vermilion Community College

  • CLEP® path: Enter Vermilion Community College's code 6194 at test registration — College Board transmits scores directly to the Registrar
  • DSST path: Same mechanism using DSST code (confirm with Registrar)
  • NCCRS path: Complete the course, we issue an official NCCRS transcript, you submit it to the Registrar
  • Consolidation option: ACE/NCCRS credits can be merged into one transcript via Excelsior University's OneTranscript service
  • Credit typically posts 2–4 weeks after the Registrar receives your score or transcript
Which Pathway For You

CLEP®, ACE/NCCRS,
or community college?

Three legitimate ways to earn Vermilion Community College credit without sitting in a 15-week university classroom. Here's the honest comparison.

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CLEP® Exam
Format90-min exam
Time to credit4–8 weeks prep
Cost$93 exam + prep
Vermilion Community College acceptsYes · 2 subjects
RiskSingle high-stakes exam
Best for: Confident test-takers who want fastest turnaround and lowest cost per credit.
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ACE/NCCRS Course
FormatSelf-paced + retake-able final
Time to credit2–6 weeks / course
CostIncluded in subscription
Vermilion Community College acceptsYes · Cooperating College
RiskLow · unlimited retakes
Best for: Students who prefer structured learning over high-stakes exams, or who didn't pass a CLEP® first try.
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Community College
Format15-week semester
Time to credit4–6 months
Cost$300–600 per credit
Vermilion Community College acceptsUsually · articulation agreements
RiskLow · familiar format
Best for: Students who want a traditional classroom experience and are not time-constrained.
About Vermilion Community College

Vermilion Community College
in brief.

Vermilion Community College is a public community college in Ely, Minnesota, in the northeastern part of the state. It is part of the Minnesota State system and serves students seeking associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways. The college is known for its small-campus setting and access to the outdoor resources of the Boundary Waters region.

The college offers career-focused and transfer-oriented programs in areas such as natural resources, health, business, liberal arts, and technical fields. Its location and mission make it especially well known for programs connected to environmental and outdoor studies, while also supporting students who plan to continue at four-year institutions. As a community college, it emphasizes accessible education and workforce preparation.

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Vermilion Community College is a public two-year institution that generally fits the profile of colleges that evaluate prior learning and exam-based credit through established transfer policies. Students should expect credit acceptance to depend on the specific exam, score, and how the credit applies to a chosen program. Because policies can change, students should confirm current CLEP and transfer rules directly with the college before testing.

Credit evaluation at Vermilion Community College is handled through the college's registrar and academic records processes, with final decisions typically tied to course equivalency, degree requirements, and residency expectations. Students seeking transfer or exam credit should work with academic advising and the registrar to understand how credits will appear on the transcript and whether they satisfy general education, elective, or major requirements. Official documentation is the best source for current procedures and deadlines.

2
CLEP® Exams Accepted
2
Credit Pathways
6
Max CLEP® Credits
Quick Highlights
  • Public community college serving students in northeastern Minnesota
  • Part of Minnesota State with transfer and career pathways
  • Outdoor and natural resources strengths shaped by its Ely location
  • Transfer-credit review is handled through standard academic records processes
  • Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
FAQ

Questions, answered.

How many CLEP® exams does Vermilion Community College accept?
Vermilion Community College accepts 2 CLEP® exams for college credit across Business, Composition and Literature, History and Social Sciences, Science and Mathematics, and World Languages.
What minimum CLEP® score does Vermilion Community College require?
Vermilion Community College requires minimum CLEP® scores in the range of 50 depending on the exam. The standard ACE-recommended passing score for CLEP® is 50.
How do I send my CLEP® score to Vermilion Community College?
Enter Vermilion Community College's institution code 6194 when registering for your CLEP® exam. Scores transmit automatically to the Registrar.
How many CLEP® credits can I apply toward my Vermilion Community College degree?
Most undergraduate programs cap credit-by-exam at approximately 30 semester hours. Confirm program-specific caps with the Registrar.
Does Vermilion Community College accept DSST exams?
DSST acceptance at Vermilion Community College is not confirmed in our dataset. Contact the Registrar for current policy.
Is Vermilion Community College an NCCRS member institution?
Yes. Vermilion Community College is listed as an NCCRS member institution on nationalccrs.org.
How long does it take to earn CLEP® credit at Vermilion Community College?
Most students prep 4–8 weeks per exam. The CLEP® itself is 90 minutes. Credit typically posts to your transcript 2–4 weeks after transmission.
What if I don't pass my CLEP® exam on the first try?
You can retake CLEP® after 3 months. With a TransferCredit.org subscription, you can also pivot to the matching ACE/NCCRS self-paced course with retake-able finals.
CLEP® exam details — Composition and Literature (1 exams)
Does Vermilion Community College accept CLEP® College Composition Modular?
Yes. Vermilion Community College accepts the CLEP® College Composition Modular exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
CLEP® exam details — Science and Mathematics (1 exams)
Does Vermilion Community College accept CLEP® Precalculus?
Yes. Vermilion Community College accepts the CLEP® Precalculus exam for 3 college credits, with a minimum required score of 50.
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TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by Vermilion Community College. 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.