Purdue Testing Services Student Success Programs

CLEP Exams at Purdue

Purdue Testing Services (PTS) administers College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams year-round by appointment during office hours. Most CLEP exams are 90 minutes long, except Spanish with Writing (110 minutes).

How to Register

To take a CLEP exam in person at Purdue, follow the steps on our CLEP Checklist. Note: PTS does not proctor CLEP exams taken remotely or at other testing locations. 

Appointments must be scheduled in advance - at least one week ahead is strongly recommended. Walk-ins are not permitted. 

Exam Costs - Please Read Carefully! 

Taking a CLEP exam at purdue involves two separate payments: 

  1. CLEP Exam Fee - $93, paid directly to the College Board at the time of the CLEP exam registration. Register and Pay on the College Board CLEP site.
  2. PTS Seat Fee - Paid to PTS via RegisterBlast at the time of scheduling: 
    • $35 for current Purdue students 
    • $55 for non-Purdue test takers
Register for a test date with PTS

The PTS seat fee is non-refundable. By scheduling your appointmnet, you agree to forfeit the fee if you cancel, reschedule or do not show.

Free CLEP Prep + Vouchers: Modern States

Students can prepare for CLEP exams for free through Modern States, a nonprofit education initiative. 

  • Complete a Modern States CLEP prep course
  • Receive a voucher to take the CLEP exam for free (waives the $93 College Board fee) 
  • Submit your receipt for the PTS seat fee to request reimbursement

This is a great way to make the CLEP exams even more affordable! 

Study Materials

A CLEP study guide is available in the PTS office for use duing operating hours. You can also explore free online resources through the CLEP Practice webpage.

Score Reports and Credit

  • Most CLEP exams scores are shown immediately after the exam. 
  • College Composition exams are scored twice per month - please allow 2 - 3 weeks for results 
  • CLEP credit may take up to 3 weeks to appear on your Purdue transcript after receiving a passing score. 

For questions about how CLEP credit applies to your degree, please contact the Office of Admissions' Credit Evaluation team

To see which CLEP exams are accepted at Purdue, visit the Undergraduate Admissions Transfer Credit site.

More Information

Vist the official College Board CLEP website for full exam details, study tools, and registration.