About CLEP

Explore test development, scoring, setting standards, and research that supports CLEP exams.

Section Topics

How CLEP Works

Learn more about how the CLEP program works.

Benefits and Results

Read about the advantages of CLEP like completing your degree faster and for less.

Test Development

Learn how the tests are created and who oversees the process.

Scoring

Learn how CLEP exams are scored.

Setting Standards

Scoring standards reflect what students would learn from a similar college course.

Research and Statistics

View the research and statistics that support taking CLEP exams.