The College Board College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
CLEP is a national testing program that offers students the opportunity to take exams to obtain college-level credit. CLEP offers more than 33 exams in multiple subject areas. The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends that test-takers receive a passing score of 50 to be awarded credit, however qualifying scores vary by department and college. Alabama State University accepts scores from certain CLEP tests for credit in selected courses. Interested students should review the CLEP Course Equivalency Table to view the exams awarded for credit at the university and what course credit they will receive for that CLEP exam. Students should contact an academic counselor to determine which courses will apply to their prospective degree program. Scores must be received from the College Board on an official CLEP transcript before credit is awarded. Students wanting to take a CLEP exam should contact the Office of Testing Center for information on registration and test sites.
Exam Registration Steps
Register and pay exam fee for CLEP exam via clep.collegeboard.org
$95 – Exam fee paid online with credit card while registering for CLEP Exam
Schedule your CLEP appointment with ASU Testing Services and pay the administration fee through the Cashier’s Office: 334-229-4699
A proctor fee is charged for non-Alabama State University students:
Exams lasting two hours or less: $40
Exams lasting longer than two hours: $55
After paying be sure that your receipt is sent to Dr. Swain at the Testing Center. Also send a copy of your CLEP Exam Registration ticket to testing@alasu.edu
You will receive a CLEP Appointment Approval email confirming your appointment date and time. If you do not receive this email within 48 hours please contact Testing Services at (334) 229-4864
On Test Day: Takers should report to the Testing Lab at least 15 minutes PRIOR to their scheduled testing time
Key Facts about CLEP
Students can take CLEP exams at official CLEP test centers or at home with remote proctoring. CLEP exams contain multiple-choice questions. CLEP exams take about 90–120 minutes to complete, depending on the exam subject. Students receive their CLEP exam scores immediately after completing the exam (except for College Composition and Spanish with Writing).
CLEP Retake Policy
- 90-day waiting period from the date of an exam to retake a CLEP exam.
- Test taker is responsible for knowing and adhering to retake policy.
- Registration, administration, and test fees apply.
Additional Score Transcripts