The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) allows you to earn college credit for introductory subjects by passing exams in over 30 subject areas. Through CLEP, you can get a head start on your education at Metro State University.
CLEP exams are administered year-round and you can also prepare for CLEP exams through independent study. CLEP exams are scored on a scale of 20-80, with a passing score you may be eligible to receive college credit at Metro State. The university’s CLEP credit policies—including accepted scores, awarded credits, and fulfilled requirements—are subject to change. Because Metro State is committed to ensuring students are well-prepared for college-level coursework, academic advisors may recommend that students with CLEP credits still enroll in certain introductory courses to support success in more advanced classes.
Additionally, CLEP exam credits may be used to satisfy GELS requirements or meet certain electives at Metro State. However, regardless of CLEP credit awards, students are encouraged to complete any placement exams listed on their New Student Checklist. GELS requirements refer to courses or categories of courses that all students must complete to graduate from Metro State. Check out the most up-to-date GELS information on the Academic and Graduation Requirements page to see what specific requirements you need to meet, and how your CLEP scores might meet some of them. For more information on how CLEP exams transfer to Metro State, including how they may meet specific program requirements, see Transferology.
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College Level Examination Program (CLEP) |
Minimum Score Required |
Number of Credits |
GELS or Elective Met |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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American Government |
50 |
4 |
Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
|
American Literature |
50 |
3 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
|
Analyze and Interpret Literature |
50 |
3 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
|
Biology |
50 |
6 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences |
|
|
Calculus |
50 |
4 |
Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning |
|
|
Chemistry |
50 |
6 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences |
|
|
College Algebra |
50 |
4 |
Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning |
|
|
College Composition |
50 |
6 |
Goal 1: Communication |
|
|
College Composition Modular |
50 |
3 |
Goal 1: Communication |
|
|
College Mathematics |
50 |
4 |
Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning |
|
|
College Mathematics (May 2001–April 2023) |
50 |
6 |
Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning |
|
|
English Literature |
50 |
3 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
|
Financial Accounting |
50 |
4 |
Elective |
|
|
French – College Level 1 |
50 |
6 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
|
French – College Level 2 |
59 |
9 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
|
French – College Level 2 (January 2008–December 2014) |
59 |
12 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
|
German – College Level 2 |
60 |
9 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
|
German – College Level 2 (January 2008–December 2014) |
60 |
12 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
|
History of the US I: to 1877 |
50 |
3 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
|
History of the US: 1865 – Present |
50 |
3 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
|
Human Growth & Development |
50 |
3 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
|
Humanities |
50 |
3 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
|
Information Systems |
40 |
4 |
Elective |
|
|
Information Systems (CLEP 0022 through December 2010) |
50 |
3 |
Elective |
|
|
Information Systems and Computer Apps (May 2007–December 2010) |
50 |
3 |
Elective |
|
|
Information Systems (CLEP 0022) *5 year sunset* |
50 |
4 |
Elective |
|
|
Introductory Business Law |
50 |
4 |
Elective |
|
|
Introductory Psychology |
50 |
4 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
|
Introductory Sociology |
50 |
3 |
Goal 7: Human Diversity Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
|
Intro to Educational Psychology |
50 |
4 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
|
Natural Sciences |
50 |
6 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences |
|
|
Precalculus |
50 |
4 |
Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning |
|
|
Principles of Accounting (May 1–July 2007) |
50 |
6 |
Elective |
|
|
Principles of Macroeconomics |
50 |
3 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
|
Principles of Management |
50 |
4 |
Elective |
|
|
Principles of Marketing |
50 |
4 |
Elective |
|
|
Principles of Microeconomics |
50 |
3 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
|
Social Sciences and History |
50 |
6 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
|
Spanish – College Level 1 |
50 |
6 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
|
Spanish – College Level 2 |
63 |
9 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
|
Spanish – College Level 2 (August 2007–December 2014) |
63 |
12 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
|
Spanish with Writing Level 1 |
50 |
6 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
|
Spanish with Writing Level 2 |
65 |
9 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
|
Western Civilization I |
50 |
3 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
|
Western Civilization II |
50 |
3 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |