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CLEP is honored at nearly every U.S. college that awards transfer credit — always confirm the minimum score at your target school.

• University of Central Florida

  FL

  CLEP accepted for 30+ GE substitutions.

  Policy note: Credit-transfer gotcha: CLEP credit does not count toward UCF residency hours.

• University of Texas at Austin

  TX

  Grants credit for CLEP with score 50+.

  Policy note: Credit-transfer gotcha: CLEP credit cannot count toward the final 30 in-residence hours.

• Ohio State University

  OH

  CLEP accepted; posted per subject minimum score.

  Policy note: Credit-transfer gotcha: CLEP does not satisfy OSU's residency requirement.

• University of Georgia

  GA

  CLEP accepted for GE credit.

  Policy note: Credit-transfer gotcha: CLEP credit is limited to the first 60 hours of coursework.

• Penn State World Campus

  PA

  CLEP for equivalent Penn State courses.

  Policy note: Credit-transfer gotcha: CLEP credit cannot satisfy the final 36 credits at Penn State.

• Arizona State University

  AZ

  CLEP awards up to 60 credits.

  Policy note: Credit-transfer gotcha: CLEP credit does not count toward ASU residency hours.

• Florida State University

  FL

  CLEP subject exams accepted for GE.

  Policy note: Credit-transfer gotcha: CLEP credit does not count toward FSU residency requirements.

• University of Illinois Springfield

  IL

  CLEP accepted for GE and elective credit.

  Policy note: Credit-transfer gotcha: CLEP credit does not satisfy UIS residency requirements.

• Auburn University

  AL

  CLEP accepted for equivalent courses.

  Policy note: Credit-transfer gotcha: CLEP credit cannot count toward Auburn's final residency hours.

• Oklahoma State University

  OK

  CLEP accepted; military service members prioritized.

  Policy note: Credit-transfer gotcha: CLEP credit does not count toward OSU residency hours.

The classic transfer-friendly schools — accept the widest range of external credit and only require a handful of residency credits.

• Thomas Edison State University

  NJ

  Accepts up to 80 credits from ACE, CLEP, and DSST. Residency: 16 credits.

  Policy note: Residency gotcha: 16 of your final credits must be TESU courses or TECEP exams — plan those last.

• Excelsior University

  NY

  Up to 117 transferable credits. Residency requirement: 7 credits.

  Policy note: Residency gotcha: the 7 residency credits are usually the capstone + info literacy — easy to satisfy late.

• Charter Oak State College

  CT

  Accepts ACE, CLEP, DSST, and PLA credit up to 87 hours.

  Policy note: Credit-transfer gotcha: max 87 transfer credits; the remaining 33 must come from Charter Oak or approved sources.

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  MD

  90 transfer credits; standing ACE / CLEP articulation.

  Policy note: Residency gotcha: at least 30 credits must be completed at UMGC, including half the major and the final credits.

• Western Governors University

  UT

  Competency-based transfer review of ACE and CLEP credits.

  Policy note: Residency gotcha: WGU has no fixed residency hour rule, but you must complete at least one term (minimum 12 CU) at WGU.

• University of Maine at Presque Isle (YourPace)

  ME

  Flat-rate CBE program; accepts ACE and CLEP as prior learning.

  Policy note: Residency gotcha: 30 credits must be earned through UMPI, including the final 12 credits of the degree.