📋 About the CLEP
CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exams allow students to earn college credit by demonstrating knowledge in specific subject areas. Administered by College Board, CLEP offers 34 exams across five subject areas, enabling students to skip introductory courses, save tuition money, and accelerate degree completion. Accepted by 2,900+ colleges and universities, CLEP is the most widely recognized credit-by-examination program in the United States. Over 7 million CLEP exams have been taken since the program began in 1967.
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DSST offers 30+ exams, some in subjects CLEP doesn't cover. Both provide college credit. DSST is free for military.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Cost
- $93 USD
- Validity
- 20 years
- Score Range
- 20-80
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No
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📢 Recent Updates
2024-08
Modern States Free Prep Continues
2024-06
At-Home Testing Updates
2025-01
2025 CLEP Exam Fee