Which colleges are known to accept CLEP exam credits?

I'm in the process of planning out my senior year and I'm thinking about taking a couple of CLEP exams. But before I commit, does anyone know how widely accepted these exams are by colleges? Are there specific institutions that are more likely to accept them than others?

It's a smart move to consider your options with CLEP exams as they can be a cost-effective way to earn college credits. Generally, more than 2,900 colleges and universities accept CLEP credits, but details of acceptance policies vary widely among institutions. Many state universities and community colleges have clear CLEP credit policies, often accepting several CLEP exams towards general education requirements or elective credits, while more selective private universities may be pickier about which exams they accept, and only allow you to place into a higher level of a subject with CLEP credit, rather than receiving credit outright.

Institutions often have a page on their admissions or registrar's website detailing their policies on CLEP credits, so that should be your first stop when researching. The College Board, which administers CLEP exams, also offers a search tool on their website to help students find out which colleges accept CLEP credits. As you decide whether studying and sitting for the exam would be a worthwhile use of your time, keep in mind whether your target colleges typically accept them and how they apply to your intended degree path. If you're having a hard time figuring out what your target schools' policies are, reach out to their admissions offices for the most accurate and updated information.

Good luck with your exams, if you end up taking them, and with your college process as a whole!