Our CLEP Testing Center is open to the public! Moraine Park offers CLEP Testing for both MPTC students and community members at all 3 MPTC campuses (Fond du Lac, West Bend, and Beaver Dam.)
Many students from other schools have taken CLEP Exams at MPTC to complete requirements at their college/university. MPTC students can also complete CLEP Exams to earn college credit saving time in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees!
MPTC awards college credit for the successful completion of exams included in the list below as long as the exam fulfills a requirement within the student’s MPTC program of study. A score of 50 or higher on the exam is needed to award MPTC credit.
| CLEP Exams in Communications | MPTC Equivalent Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| College Composition (Requires multiple choice exam and 2 additional essays.) |
801-136 English Composition and 801-991 Communication Elective% Credit awarded for both courses (6 total credits) |
3 |
| College Composition Modular (Multiple choice exam-no essay required.) |
801-136 English Composition | 3 |
%May fulfill a Communication requirement in MPTC’s General Education core. Dean approval required.
| CLEP Exams in Social Sciences | MPTC Equivalent Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| American Government | 809-122 Intro to American Government | 3 |
| Human Growth & Development | 809-188 Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Introductory Psychology | 809-198 Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Introductory Sociology | 809-196 Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 809-195 Economics | 3 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 809-195 Economics | 3 |
| Social Sciences and History | 809-998 Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Western Civilization I | 803-991 History Elective | 3 |
| Western Civilization II | 803-991 History Elective | 3 |
| History of the United States I | 803-991 History Elective | 3 |
| History of the United States II | 803-991 History Elective | 3 |
| Intro to Educational Psychology | 809-998 Social Science Elective | 3 |
| *May fulfill Social Science requirement in MPTC’s General Education core. Dean approval required. | ||
| CLEP Exams in Science & Math | MPTC Equivalent Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 806-992 Biology Elective# | 4 |
| Natural Sciences | 806-991 Natural Science Elective# | 3 |
| Chemistry | 806-134 General Chemistry | 4 |
| College Mathematics | 804-107 College Mathematics | 3 |
| College Algebra | 804-195 College Algebra | 3 |
| Precalculus | 804-991 Mathematics Elective^ | 3 |
| Calculus | 804-198 Calculus 1 | 4 |
#May fulfill a Science requirement in MPTC’s General Education core. Dean approval required.
^May fulfill a Mathematics requirement in MPTC’s General Education core. Dean approval required.
%Fulfills the Mathematics requirement in MPTC’s General Education core.
| CLEP Exams in Business | MPTC Equivalent Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Business Law | 105-160 Business Law | 3 |
| Principles of Management | 102-120 Principles of Management | 3 |
| Principles of Marketing | 104-102 Marketing Principles | 3 |
| Financial Accounting | 101-184 Principles of Accounting | 3 |
While not all CLEP Exams are eligible for MPTC credit, individuals using the MPTC CLEP Testing Center can attempt any CLEP Exam offered by the College Board. Use the button below to see the CLEP Exams currently offered by the College Board.
Students using MPTC’s CLEP Testing Center purchase their CLEP Exam directly from the College Board (see instructions below). Currently CLEP Exams cost $93 each. (this does not include the separate fee charged by testing center administrating the exam) Effective July 1, 2024, the CLEP® exam fee will be $95
In addition to the fee charged by the College Board for the CLEP Exam, MPTC charges a $25 administrative fee to administer the CLEP Exam. This fee is separate from and in addition to the fee paid directly to the College Board for the Exam.
Information on payment of the Testing Center administrative fee will be included in the confirmation email sent once you request an Exam date in MPTC’s Testing Center.
Advance registration is required to access the CLEP Testing Center.
Registration is a 2-step process. Individuals first purchase a CLEP Exam from the College Board and then request a testing time slot from MPTC.
Follow the Steps Below to Register for an MPTC CLEP Exam:
Step One – CLEP test takers purchase their CLEP Exam directly from College Board.
Step Two – Once you purchase your CLEP Exam from College Board, complete MPTC’s Request Form to reserve a slot in MPTC’s CLEP Testing Center. Please allow 2 business days for MPTC to receive and process your CLEP Exam request.
Upon submission of your Testing Center request, you will receive email confirmation of your Exam Time, Date, and Location. This email will also contain information about MPTC’s CLEP Testing process.
Information about each CLEP Exam is available from the College Board. In addition, you can purchase a variety of study materials on the College Board website.
Free CLEP Exam preparation materials are also available through the Modern States organization. Click on the link below to learn about Modern States.
The MPTC Library has printed CLEP Exam study materials available for check out by MPTC students and general community members.
Contact the Library directly for additional information.
Additional information on the CLEP Exam process can be found here:
Yes! Student Veterans can use their GI Bill to cover the cost of a CLEP Exam. Click the link below for more information:
CLEP Exams are a great way to supplement your current Home School curriculum and provide opportunities to earn college credit. Click below for more information:
For more information on CLEP Exams at MPTC contact MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning Specialist.
