Tests Offered
The Testing Center at Arkansas State University administers a wide range of computer-based standardized exams for students, professionals, and the community. Most tests are offered year-round, except during university holidays and campus conflicts. Appointments are required for all exams.
- Summary of Tests Offered
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- ACCUPLACER Test
- Testing Fees, Payments, & Policies
Summary of Tests Offered
The Testing Center at Arkansas State University administers a wide range of computer-based standardized exams for students, professionals, and the community. Most tests are offered year-round, except during university holidays and campus conflicts. Appointments are required for all exams.
Computer-Based Testing Environment
Each exam begins with a short tutorial to help candidates navigate the system and understand how to answer questions. A test administrator is available at all times for technical assistance. Many candidates appreciate the quiet, individualized environment and the immediate score report feedback available for most exams.
Special Accommodations
Requests for accommodations must be made directly with the testing company prior to scheduling.
Scheduling & Payment
Computer-based tests are given year-round on the computer except for University holidays and on-campus conflicts. Special testing accommodations for persons with disabilities must be made directly with the testing company.
- Most exams require advance payment through the test provider or the A-State Marketplace.
- After payment through the A-State Marketplace, Testing Center staff will contact you to schedule your appointment.
- Fees paid on the A-State marketplace are nonrefundable, and rescheduling may require waiting until the next testing window.
For fee information, reschedule and cancellation policies, time limits, and other test specific information, please visit the individual website below.
Placement & Admissions Exams
ACCUPLACER
ACCUPLACER is used for placement into English, reading, and math courses at A-State. It is administered on campus a few days each month and includes a retesting policy and multiple scheduling options.
➤ See full details on the ACCUPLACER page
GRE: General Record Exam
The GRE® General Test — a widely accepted graduate admissions test worldwide — can bring you one step closer to achieving your career goals. There has never been a better time to take the one test that gives you more opportunities for your future.
To schedule an appointment for GRE, visit their website. You will need a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express) or voucher.
GMAT: Graduate Management Admissions Test
Leading business schools and management education programs worldwide recognize the GMAT as an effective predictor of success. For more information about the GMAT, including registration information, test structure, etc., visit their website.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
The TOEFL® test is a widely respected English-language test, recognized by more than 8,500 colleges, universities and agencies in more than 130 countries, including Australia, Canada, the U.K. and the United States. For more information about the TOEFL, including registration information, test structure, etc., visit their website.
Credit-by-Exam
CLEP: College-Level Examination Program
The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) helps you receive college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. Developed by the College Board, CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program, available at more than 2,900 colleges and universities. Pass any of the 33 CLEP exams and achieve your college and career goals.
➤ See full details on the CLEP page
Teacher Certification & Education
Praxis Series
The Praxis II tests measure subject-specific content and pedagogical knowledge and are required for licensure by many states. For specific test requirements, please see:
Test takers should check directly with their state or certification agency to confirm which tests they must take, because these requirements are often complex and subject to frequent change. Computer-delivered tests are offered by appointment during testing windows throughout the year. To view computer-delivered test dates, visit:
School Leadership Series (SLS)
The School Leadership Series — comprised of the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) and the School Superintendent Assessment (SSA) provides thorough, fair and carefully validated assessments for use by states as part of the licensure process for principals, superintendents and school leaders. For more information, go to
Visitor Parking
Visitors should park in the hourly paid parking (green signage) spaces. Payments are made at the digital pay stations located on the 1st and 2nd levels of the garage. Pay stations accept card payments only.
Tow-away zones are strictly enforced.
Need directions or parking info?
Visit the How to Get Here page for step-by-step driving directions, and parking guidance.
Contact
For questions or scheduling assistance, contact:
- Kim Price, Testing Center Coordinator
kprice@AState.edu
(870) 972-2038
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) helps students earn college credit for knowledge they already possess—saving time and money. CLEP exams are accepted at more than 2,900 colleges and universities, including Arkansas State University.
CLEP exams are computer-based, administered in the Testing Center, and available by appointment. Students may choose from 33 subject exams in areas such as history, literature, science, mathematics, and foreign languages.
Who Should Take CLEP Exams?
CLEP is ideal for:
- Students with prior learning from work, military service, or independent study
- Students seeking to accelerate their degree path
- Adult learners returning to college
Eligibility for Credit at A-State
Anyone may take a CLEP exam. However, CLEP credit is NOT awarded for:
- A course the student has already completed, regardless of the grade
- A course for which the student has completed a more advanced course
- Example: No credit for Freshman English I if credit was earned in Freshman English II
- Exception: Students may earn credit for Spanish, French, or German CLEP exams even if they’ve completed a more advanced course, as long as they haven’t received a passing grade in the course for which CLEP credit is awarded.
Important: Students must drop any enrolled course before receiving CLEP credit for that course.
Registration and Payment
To register:
- Create an account at the CLEP website
- Pay the CLEP exam fee of $97 online
- Print your CLEP Registration Ticket
- Pay the A-State scheduling fee of $15 online
- ➤ Pay the A-State fee Here!
- The A-State Testing Center Staff will contact you by phone and/or email to schedule an appointment once we have received confirmation of payment.
- Bring your printed Registration Ticket and valid government-issued photo ID to the Testing Center on the test appointment date.
- The voucher number is essential to launch the test.
Total cost per exam:$112.00
- $97 CLEP exam fee (paid to College Board)
- $15 nonrefundable scheduling fee (paid to A-State)
Exam Timing and Retakes
- Most CLEP exams are 90 minutes
- College Composition is 125 minutes
- Each exam includes an untimed computer tutorial
- Allow 2 full hours for each exam
Retake Policy:
CLEP exams may be repeated after 3 months.
Scores from exams taken earlier than this will be canceled and fees forfeited.
CLEP Test Results and Credit
- Scores are displayed immediately on-screen after the test
- A printed score report is provided at the end
- College Composition scores are delayed 2–3 weeks due to essay scoring
Credit Awarding at A-State:
- Up to 30 semester hours of CLEP credit may be awarded
- Credit is recorded without grades or grade points
- Credit is posted after enrollment for a full semester or summer term
- Minimum passing scores vary by institution; check with your intended college
CLEP Exams for Other Institutions
A-State is an Open CLEP Test Center.
Scores can be sent to any institution specified by the test-taker.
Visitor Parking
Visitors should park in the hourly paid parking (green signage) spaces. Payments are made at the digital pay stations located on the 1st and 2nd levels of the garage. Pay stations accept card payments only. Tow-away zones are strictly enforced.
Need directions or parking info?
Visit the How to Get Here page for step-by-step driving directions, and parking guidance.
Contact
Contact the Testing Center
testingcenter@AState.edu
(870) 972-2038
Fax: (870) 972-2009
Room 3034, Reng Student Union
P.O. Box 1945, State University, AR 72467
ACCUPLACER Test
ACCUPLACER is a comprehensive battery of tests to provide information about a student's English, reading, and mathematics skills and is used for placement into initial classes at Arkansas State University–Jonesboro. The test is administered on a computer in the Testing Center, and exams are available a few days each month at 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Information on obtaining your score reports will be given upon exam completion. Your official score report will be forwarded to the Admissions Office. We cannot send a score report to another institution.
Retesting Policy
Students who do not achieve the required placement score on their initial test attempt may schedule a retest as follows:
- 2nd attempt: 7 days after the first
- 3rd attempt: 30 days after the second
- 4th attempt: 1 year after the first
Before each retest date, students are advised to devote focused time to each subject.
All re-testing in January, May, and August will be scheduled in one of the following ways:
- In-person at the A-State Testing Center the week after A-State classes begin
- Virtual testing at home with a proctoring company provided by ACCUPLACER (additional $28 fee)
- Remote testing at a college or university near you, scheduled through A-State
Registration and Payment
To register for the ACCUPLACER, pay $10 per test.
This payment is required for all scheduling of the Accuplacer—in person at A-State, virtually at home, or remotely at another University.
Once the Testing Center has verified your payment, you will be contacted by email to schedule your appointment.
Test fees are nonrefundable, and rescheduling automatically requires waiting until the next month's testing window.
Sample Questions
To see sample items that illustrate the types of questions students will encounter in the ACCUPLACER placement measures:
➤ Prepare for the ACCUPLACER test
Visitor Parking
Visitors should park in the hourly paid parking (green signage) spaces. Payments are made at the digital pay stations located on the 1st and 2nd levels of the garage. Pay stations accept card payments only. Tow-away zones are strictly enforced.
Need directions or parking info?
Visit the How to Get Here page for step-by-step driving directions and parking guidance.
Contact
For questions or scheduling assistance, contact:
Kim Price, Testing Center Coordinator
kprice@AState.edu
(870) 972-2038
Room 3034, Reng Student Union
P.O. Box 1945, State University, AR 72467
Testing Fees, Payments, & Policies
The A-State Testing Center administers a wide range of exams, each with its own payment process and fee structure. Some exams require payment directly through the test provider’s website, while others—such as ACCUPLACER and CLEP scheduling—require payment through the A-State Marketplace. This page outlines accepted payment methods, scheduling procedures, and important policies related to testing fees and financial holds.
A-State Testing Center Fee Payment Policy
The A-State Testing Center offers a wide variety of exams. Most tests require payment either:
- On the test company’s platform, or
- Through the A-State Marketplace
All testing fees must be paid prior to scheduling a session.
Payment Methods
For exams requiring payment through the A-State Marketplace (e.g., ACCUPLACER and CLEP scheduling fee):
- Accepted:
- Credit cards (Visa or MasterCard)
- Debit cards
- Electronic checks (requires routing and account numbers from a personal check)
- Not accepted:
- Cash
There is no processing fee for credit or debit card payments.
Once payment is received, Testing Center staff will contact you by phone and/or email to schedule your appointment.
Payment Issues and Student Holds
Payments that are returned or denied by your financial institution must be resolved within 10 days of testing.
Unresolved payments will be reported to the A-State Treasurer’s Office, resulting in a student registration hold. This hold will prevent:
- Dropping or registering for courses
- Ordering transcripts
- Applying for graduation
Note: Testing fees cannot be paid with financial aid and must be cleared directly by the student.
ACCUPLACER Registration and Payment
To register for the ACCUPLACER exam:
- Pay the $10 per test fee through the A-State Marketplace
➤ Pay for the ACCUPLACER test online - The Testing Center will contact you to schedule your exam once payment is confirmed