College Mathematics CLEP exam guide
The College Mathematics exam is one of the 34 CLEP exams offered by the College Board. College mathematics for students who are not mathematics majors.
What the exam covers
- Sets and logic
- Probability and statistics
- Financial mathematics
- Geometry and number sense
Credit and score
Typically 3 semester hours. ACE recommended score: 50.
The exam fee is $97 plus the test center's own fee, or $30 for remote proctoring. Register through the College Board.
How to study
- Practice the full spread, since this exam rewards breadth over depth in any one topic
- Drill percent, interest, and basic statistics problems, which show up often
- Start from the official College Board exam description and check off each topic above as you review it.
Florida note
Florida's public colleges and universities are required to award the minimum recommended CLEP credit, up to 45 total credit-by-exam credits, under Florida Statute 1007.27. Private and out-of-state schools set their own policy.
Credit depends on the college's own policy. Confirm with the college before counting on it.
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