College Level Exam Program (CLEP)
The College Level Exam Program (CLEP) includes nationally normed examinations. CLEP offers subject matter examinations. PCC accepts CLEP scores for some, but not all, subject areas. Score cutoffs vary from subject to subject.
To get credit for CLEP, follow the steps for ACE-recommended credit on credit for prior learning.
Effective Fall 2025
| Exam | Score | PCC course awarded | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | PS Electives | 4 |
| American Literature | 50 | ENG 253, 254 | 8 |
| Biology | 50 | BI 101, 102, 103 | 12 |
| Calculus | 50 | MTH 251Z | 4 |
| 64 | MTH 251Z, 252Z | 8 | |
| College Mathematics | 50 | MTH 105Z | 4 |
| English Literature | 50 | ENG 204, 205 | 8 |
| Financial Accounting | 50 | BA 211Z | 4 |
| General Chemistry | 50-64 | CH 221Z, 222Z | 8 |
| 65+ | CH 221Z, 222Z, and 223Z | 12 | |
| CH 227Z, 228Z, and 229Z Petition the Chemistry Faculty Department Chair |
3 | ||
| Intro Macroeconomics | 50 | EC 202Z | 4 |
| Intro Microeconomics | 50 | EC 201Z | 4 |
| Intro to Business Law | 50 | BA 226Z | 4 |
| Intro to Psychology | 50 | PSY 201AZ, 202AZ | 8 |
| History of United States I | 50 | HST 201 | 4 |
| History of United States II | 50 | HST 203 | 4 |
| History of Western Civilization I | 50 | HST 101 | 4 |
| History of Western Civilization II | 50 | HST 103 | 4 |
| Human Growth & Development | 50 | PSY 215 | 4 |
| Pre-Calculus | 50 | MTH 111Z | 4 |
| 61 | MTH 111Z, 112Z | 8 | |
| Principles of Management | 50 | BA 206 | 4 |
| Sociology | 50 | SOC 204Z, 205Z | 8 |
PCC does not offer CLEP testing, but it is available through other colleges in the Portland area. You may want to contact Mt. Hood Community College, University of Portland, Portland State University, George Fox, Warner Pacific, Clackamas Community College, or Chemeketa Community College.
Archive
Effective prior to 2025
| Exam | Score | PCC course awarded | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | PS Electives | 4 |
| American Literature | 50 | ENG 253, 254 | 8 |
| Biology | 50 | BI 101, 102, 103 | 12 |
| Calculus | 50 | MTH 251 | 4 |
| 64 | MTH 251, 252 | 9 | |
| College Mathematics | 50 | MTH 105 | 4 |
| English Literature | 50 | ENG 204, 205 | 8 |
| Financial Accounting | 65 | BA 211, BA 212 | 6 |
| General Chemistry | 50 | CH 104, 105, 106 | 15 |
| Intro Macroeconomics | 50 | EC 202 | 4 |
| Intro Microeconomics | 50 | EC 201 | 4 |
| Intro to Business Law | 50 | BA 226 | 4 |
| Intro to Psychology | 50 | PSY 201, 202 | 8 |
| History of United States I | 50 | HST 201 | 4 |
| History of United States II | 50 | HST 203 | 4 |
| History of Western Civilization I | 50 | HST 101 | 4 |
| History of Western Civilization II | 50 | HST 103 | 4 |
| Human Growth & Development | 50 | PSY 215 | 4 |
| Pre-Calculus | 50 | MTH 111 | 5 |
| 61 | MTH 111, 112 | 10 | |
| Principles of Management | 50 | BA 101 | 4 |
| Sociology | 50 | SOC 204, 205 | 8 |