About CLEP

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

Section Topics

Key Exam Information

Learn more about how the CLEP program works.

CLEP Benefits

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.

CLEP Calculator Policy

Learn more about the calculators integrated into the CLEP exam software.