The University of Missouri-St. Louis grants advanced standing for the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). CLEP offers subject examinations for credit in specific areas. A passing score is required and the credit must be applicable toward the subject's degree program. Consultation with an advisor is highly recommended before taking an exam. CLEP tests are given in the Campus Testing Center by appointment only.
CLEP examinations may be taken at any time, provided the student has not taken a course in the test area. Students should be cautioned against taking subject exams which duplicate subject matter. Advanced standing may be earned as indicated below:
| Test Name | Required Score | UMSL Course | UMSL Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | POL SCI 1100 | 3 |
| American Literature | 50 | Transfer Humanities Credit | 3 |
| Analysis & Interpretation of Literature | 50 | ENGL 1120 | 3 |
| Calculus | 50 | MATH 1800 | 5 |
| College Algebra | 50 | MATH 1030 | 3 |
| College Composition | 50 | Transfer Elective Credit | 3 |
| College Composition Modular | 50 | Transfer Proficiency | 3 |
| College French Levels 1 & 2 | 50 | FRENCH 1001/1002 | 10 |
| College German Levels 1 & 2 | 50 | GERMAN 1001/1002 | 10 |
| College Spanish Levels 1 & 2 | 50 | SPANISH 1001/1002 | 10 |
| English Literature | 50 | ENGL 1120 | 3 |
| Financial Accounting | 50 | General Elective Credit | 3 |
| Freshmen College Composition | 50 | Transfer Proficiency | 3 |
| General Biology | 50 | BIOL 1012 | 3 |
| General Chemistry | 50 | CHEM 1111A/1121A | 6 |
| History of the United States I | 50 | HIST 1001 | 3 |
| History of the United States II | 50 | HIST 1002 | 3 |
| Human Growth & Development | 50 | PSYCH 1268 | 3 |
| Information Systems & Computer Applications | 50 | General Elective Credit | 3 |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 50 | ED PSY 3312 | 3 |
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | Elective Credit Until Validated | 3 |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | PSYCH 1003 | 3 |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | SOC 1010 | 3 |
| Pre-Calculus | 50 | MATH 1030/1035 | 5 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | ECON 1002 | 3 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | ECON 1001 | 3 |
| Principles of Management | 50 | Transfer Elective Credit | 3 |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | General Elective Credit | 3 |
| Western Civilization I | 50 | HIST 1031 | 3 |
| Western Civilization II | 50 | HIST 1032 | 3 |
The following exams are for students who have no prior college credit (with the exception of Advanced College credit):
| Test Name | Required Score | UMSL Course | UMSL Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition (with or without essay) | 50 | Transfer Elective Credit | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 50 | Transfer Humanities Credit | 3 |
| Humanities | 50 | Transfer Humanities Credit | 3 |
| Literature | 50 | Transfer Humanities Credit | 3 |
| College Mathematics Skills | 50 | Transfer Proficiency | 3 |
| College Mathematics Content | 50 | MATH 1020 | 3 |
| Biological Sciences | 50 | Transfer Science TEST | 5 |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | Transfer Science TEST | 5 |
| Physical Sciences | 50 | Transfer Science TEST | 5 |
| Social Science | 50 | Transfer Social Science Elective Credit | 3 |
| History | 50 | Transfer Social Science Elective Credit | 3 |