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. 

Schedule a Testing Appointment

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 ExamRequired ScoreTCC Course Credit
Information Systems & Computer ApplicationsN/ANot Accepted
Introduction to Business LawN/ANot Accepted
Financial Accounting50ACCT 2213
Principles of Management50MGMT 2363
Principles of Marketing50MKTG 2423
CLEP ExamRequired ScoreTCC Course Credit
American Literature53ENGL 2773 and 2883
Analyzing & Interpreting Literature with Optional EssayN/ANot Accepted
English Literature63ENGL 2543 and 2653
College Composition53ENGL 1113
College Composition Modular53 on the objective portion and
6 WritePlacer Essay
ENGL 1113
CLEP ExamRequired ScoreTCC Course Credit
French Language50FREN 1103, 1213, 2113 
French Language63FREN 1103, 1213, 2113, 2213 and 2513 
German Language50Not Accepted
Spanish Language50SPAN 1103, 1213, 2113 
Spanish Language63SPAN 1103, 1213, 2113, 2143 and 2513 
CLEP ExamRequired ScoreTCC Course Credit
American Government50POLS 1113
History of the United States I50HIST 1483
History of the United States II50HIST 1493
Human Growth and Development50PSYC 2023
HumanitiesN/ANot Accepted
Introduction to Educational PsychologyN/ANot Accepted
Introductory Psychology50PSYC 1113
Introductory Sociology50SOCI 1113
Principles of Macroeconomics50ECON 2013
Principles of Microeconomics50ECON 2023
Social Sciences and HistoryN/ANot Accepted
Western Civilization I50HIST 1053
Western Civilization II50HIST 1063
CLEP ExamRequired ScoreTCC Course Credit
Biology50BIOL 1114
Calculus50MATH 2114
Pre-Calculus50MATH 1715
Chemistry50CHEM 1315 & 1415
College Algebra50MATH 1513
College MathematicsN/ANot Accepted
Natural SciencesN/ANot Accepted