CLEP® College Algebra Prep — Pass the Exam and Earn 3 Transferable College Credits
CLEP® College
Algebra Prep
Functions, algebraic operations, equations and inequalities, and number systems — all four exam content areas in structured chapters. A scientific calculator is provided for the entire 90-minute exam. No split sections. Half the questions are routine algebra; the other half test conceptual understanding. Clear a college algebra requirement for $116 total.
A Simpler Format Than
Other Math CLEP® Exams
Unlike CLEP® Precalculus or Calculus, College Algebra is a single section — 60 questions, 90 minutes, one sitting. The scientific calculator is available throughout the entire exam with no section splits to navigate. About half the questions are straightforward algebraic problems; the other half require understanding and applying concepts to new situations.
TI-30XS MultiView™ Scientific Calculator
Built into the exam software. No graphing. Available throughout — arithmetic, exponents, roots, and logarithms.
No Section Split
One continuous section — 60 questions in 90 minutes. No calculator-on / calculator-off transitions like Precalculus or Calculus.
Routine Algebraic Problems
About half the exam tests basic algebraic skills — solving equations, factoring, simplifying expressions.
Nonroutine Conceptual Problems
The other half tests understanding and application — function behavior, graphical reasoning, and multi-step problem solving.
Four Content Areas.
All Covered.
Every topic on the CLEP® College Algebra exam in structured chapters with subchapter quizzes aligned to the official outline.
- Definition, interpretation, and representation
- Graphical, numerical, symbolic, and verbal forms
- Domain and range
- Evaluation and algebra of functions
- Graphs: intercepts, symmetry, transformations
- Inverse functions
- All types: linear, polynomial (≤5), rational, absolute value, exponential, logarithmic, piecewise
- Operations with exponents
- Factoring and expanding polynomials
- Operations with algebraic expressions
- Absolute value
- Properties of logarithms
- Linear equations and inequalities
- Quadratic equations and inequalities
- Absolute value equations and inequalities
- Systems of equations and inequalities
- Exponential and logarithmic equations
- Real numbers and their properties
- Complex numbers (operations and properties)
- Factorials
- Binomial theorem
What You'll Learn
All four CLEP® College Algebra content areas in structured chapters — from function properties and graphing through solving equations, logarithms, and complex numbers.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Identify, evaluate, and analyze functions from symbolic, graphical, and tabular representations — determining domain and range, applying transformations, and finding inverses across all function types
- Perform algebraic operations — factoring and expanding polynomials, working with exponents and radicals, simplifying rational expressions, and applying properties of logarithms
- Solve linear, quadratic, absolute value, exponential, and logarithmic equations and inequalities — and solve systems of linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities
- Work with real and complex number systems — performing operations with complex numbers, applying factorials, and using the binomial theorem
- Solve nonroutine problems requiring conceptual understanding — interpreting function behavior graphically, reasoning about transformations, and applying algebra to unfamiliar problem contexts
Full Topic Coverage
How CLEP® Credit Works
Three steps from enrollment to 3 transferable college algebra credits — no campus, no 15-week semester.
Study with TransferCredit
Structured chapters across all four exam content areas — functions and their properties, algebraic operations, equations and inequalities, and number systems. Subchapter quizzes tell you when you're ready.
Take the CLEP® Exam
Book at any College Board test center or take it remotely. 60 questions in 90 minutes — one section throughout. A TI-30XS MultiView scientific calculator is built into the exam software. Score 50+ to pass. Exam fee is $97.
Transfer Your Credits
Send your CLEP® score to your college and have 3 college algebra credits applied to your degree. Accepted at 2,900+ U.S. colleges as a college algebra or general education math requirement.
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Everything Unlocked.
Buy College Algebra alone for $19 lifetime access, or unlock all 28 CLEP® subjects for $29/month.
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- Subchapter quizzes per topic
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Does My College Accept CLEP® College Algebra?
CLEP® College Algebra is accepted at 2,900+ U.S. colleges. It typically satisfies a college algebra, quantitative reasoning, or general education math requirement. Score 50+ and most schools award 3 semester credit hours. It can also serve as a prerequisite for Precalculus or Statistics at many colleges. Use the search tool to confirm your school's exact policy.
The Natural Next Steps
College Algebra is often the first math CLEP®. Stack it with Precalculus and Calculus to clear your full math sequence.
Pass CLEP® College Algebra and clear your math requirement for $116 total.
$19 prep + $97 exam. 3 college credits. Functions, equations, algebraic operations. Scientific calculator provided throughout. The most straightforward math CLEP® — one section, no splits.
🎯 Why It Matters
- Functions (30%) is the single largest topic — master domain, range, transformations, and inverses first
- Scientific calculator provided for all 90 minutes — no section switching, no memorizing calculation tricks
- Little emphasis on arithmetic — focus is on algebraic reasoning and conceptual understanding
- Satisfies college algebra, gen ed math, and prerequisite requirements at most colleges
👤 Who Takes This Exam
- Students who need a college algebra or math gen ed requirement cleared
- Anyone with solid high school algebra who wants the college credit fast
- Students stepping toward Precalculus or Calculus who need the prerequisite first
- Active-duty military (exam free via DANTES)
- Adult learners returning to college who've worked with algebra professionally
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- Didn't pass? Your subscription unlocks the ACE/NCCRS backup course
- Same subject — earn the college algebra credit through coursework, no exam
- Accepted at 2,100+ colleges on its own
- Your $19 always results in real, transferable college credit
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Common Questions Answered.
Is a calculator allowed — and what kind?
Yes — a TI-30XS MultiView scientific calculator is built into the exam software and available for the entire 90 minutes. It's non-graphing. The exam places little emphasis on arithmetic calculations, so the calculator helps with exponent, root, and logarithm calculations while you focus on algebraic reasoning and function analysis.
How does this differ from CLEP® College Mathematics?
College Mathematics covers broader topics for non-STEM majors — algebra, financial math, data analysis, logic, and probability — and is generally considered more accessible. College Algebra goes deeper into algebraic functions, equations, and formal function theory, making it a stronger prerequisite for Precalculus, Statistics, or STEM courses.
Which topic should I focus on most?
Functions and Their Properties (30%) is the largest section — master function definition, domain and range, transformations, composition, and inverse functions across all function types. Together with Algebraic Operations and Equations & Inequalities (25% each), these three areas cover 80% of the exam.
How much does this path save me?
The exam is $97. Our prep is $19. Total: $116. A traditional college algebra course costs $300–$1,500+ per credit hour — $900–$4,500 for 3 credits. Even at community college rates you're saving hundreds. And if you then stack Precalculus and Calculus, you can earn 10 total math credits across three exams for under $350.
Common Questions Answered.
Everything about the CLEP® College Algebra exam, content areas, calculator, and how to earn credit without taking the class.
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Clear your algebra requirement
for $116 total.
$19 prep + $97 exam. 3 college credits. Functions, equations, operations. Scientific calculator throughout. Accepted at 2,900+ colleges. No campus. No semester.