CLEP Exams
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a widely accepted credit-by-exam program in the United States. CLEP exams allow a person to demonstrate knowledge that has been acquired through independent study, academic interests, or on-the-job training.
This service is available to our students and the community. Each college sets its own policy regarding how much credit and for which courses credit will be given. Before registering for a CLEP exam, it is the examinee's responsibility to find out the following information:
- Does the college or university you are reporting the scores to recognize CLEP exams?
- What score is needed to receive credit(s) at the institution you are reporting your score?
- Are there additional requirements before credit is granted at the receiving institution?
CLEP testing through TCC is only available at the Northeast Campus Testing Center.
Academic/Administration Building, room AB101
3727 E. Apache Street
Tulsa, OK 74115,
918-595-7534
Test Preparation
The Official Study Guide for CLEP Exams contains descriptions of all CLEP exams, sample exam questions and answers, test preparation in every subject, test-taking strategies and general information about CLEP.
The Guide may be purchased through College Board by calling 800-323-7155. The cost is approximately $25 plus postage. You may view College Board's website for CLEP preparation and for further information.
Modern States and CLEP
Modern States Education Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making college affordable, attainable and offers free online courses in all CLEP subjects. Taught by college professors, the self-paced courses align to CLEP exams and feature lectures, quizzes and free textbooks. For more information, visit the Modern States website.
Requirements
CLEP exams are available on a limited basis by appointment only.
You must present one form of government-issued identification (i.e. driver's license, passport, state ID, etc.) to be eligible to take the exam.
The primary identification must:
- Be valid and current
- Bear the test-taker's full name in English language characters
- Include a photograph and a signature
A copy of the photo ID will be kept on file in the Testing Center. Please refer to the CLEP site for all acceptable forms of identification.
Fees
Current and Former TCC Students: $93 per exam (current student)/$103 per exam (former student):
- $93: payment made online to CLEP as part of the pre-registration process. (Fee increase may be implemented by CLEP).
- $0: current TCC student (no processing fee charged) OR
- $10: former TCC student - processing fee paid to Tulsa Community College at the Northeast Campus Testing Center (check, money order, or credit/debit card accepted).
Non-TCC Students - $118 per exam:
- $93: payment made online to CLEP as part of the pre-registration process. (CLEP may implement fee increase).
- $25: processing fee paid to TCC at the Northeast Campus Testing Center (check, money order, or credit/debit card accepted).
Registration
Complete pre-registration and payment online through The College Board. Your test ticket must be printed out and brought with you the day of your exam.
After you have purchased your ticket from The College Board, you may schedule an appointment with the Testing Center.
CLEP Credit-Granting Scores
College score requirements for awarding credit vary. Anyone interested in obtaining CLEP credit should contact the receiving institution to be certain they accept CLEP credit for a particular test and to gain information on the minimum score required to earn credit. Updated 07/2022
| CLEP Exam | Required Score | TCC Course Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Information Systems & Computer Applications | N/A | Not Accepted |
| Introduction to Business Law | N/A | Not Accepted |
| Financial Accounting | 50 | ACCT 2213 |
| Principles of Management | 50 | MGMT 2363 |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | MKTG 2423 |
| CLEP Exam | Required Score | TCC Course Credit |
|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 53 | ENGL 2773 and 2883 |
| Analyzing & Interpreting Literature with Optional Essay | N/A | Not Accepted |
| English Literature | 63 | ENGL 2543 and 2653 |
| College Composition | 53 | ENGL 1113 |
| College Composition Modular | 53 on the objective portion and 6 WritePlacer Essay | ENGL 1113 |
| CLEP Exam | Required Score | TCC Course Credit |
|---|---|---|
| French Language | 50 | FREN 1103, 1213, 2113 |
| French Language | 63 | FREN 1103, 1213, 2113, 2213 and 2513 |
| German Language | 50 | Not Accepted |
| Spanish Language | 50 | SPAN 1103, 1213, 2113 |
| Spanish Language | 63 | SPAN 1103, 1213, 2113, 2143 and 2513 |
| CLEP Exam | Required Score | TCC Course Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 50 | BIOL 1114 |
| Calculus | 50 | MATH 2114 |
| Pre-Calculus | 50 | MATH 1715 |
| Chemistry | 50 | CHEM 1315 & 1415 |
| College Algebra | 50 | MATH 1513 |
| College Mathematics | N/A | Not Accepted |
| Natural Sciences | N/A | Not Accepted |