Colleges that Accept the Classic Learning Test

Who should take the CLT?

Students looking for a standardized test that focuses on critical thinking skills might find a great fit with the CLT. Instead of generating its own texts for analysis, the CLT emphasizes classical literature and historical texts for students to answer questions about.

If you find yourself struggling with the ACT or SAT, or just want a test that focuses on critical thinking, consider the CLT!

What is the CLT structure?

The CLT is a two-hour exam consisting of three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Grammar/Writing, and Quantitative Reasoning, with an optional essay. Each section contains 40 questions. The Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing sections each include 4 reading passages, with 10 questions per passage.

For more information on the CLT structure, check out our full guide to the test.

What is a “good” CLT score?

The CLT scoring ranges from 0 to 120. Any score above 70 is typically above-average. That said, the term “good” is relative. Students should always look at the average range of accepted scores at an institution to get an idea of what is considered a strong or weak score for that institution.

What is the cost of the CLT?

The CLT costs $69. This price includes comprehensive student analytics.

CLT scholarships by college

Some colleges offer scholarships for students who score highly on the CLT. Here are some of the scholarships offered by CLT partner colleges:

• Abilene Christian University: Offers $10,000 to $20,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Adrian College: Offers $13,000 to $20,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Appalachian Bible College: Offers $500 to $1,700 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Ascent College: Offers academic scholarships based on GPA and CLT scores
• Ave Maria University: Offers scholarships up to $7,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Benedictine College: Offers $10,000 to $19,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores. Students who earn at least an 84 are eligible to enter the Presidential Scholars Competition which awards 15 up to full-tuition scholarships. Students who earn a perfect CLT score (120) will be considered for the Premier Scholarship which is worth full-tuition.
• Bethlehem College and Seminary: Offers $10,000 per year for students who meet the GPA requirements and earn at least a 70 on the CLT
• Blue Mountain College: Offers $3,000 to $10,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Boyce College: Offers the Boyce Academic Excellence Scholarship that is worth up to full tuition for students who earn at least an 86 on the CLT
• Bryan College: Offers $1,500 to $3,500 per year for students who earn at least a 68 on the CLT and meet GPA requirements
• Calvin University: Offers $12,000 to $20,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Carolina Christian College: Offers $250 to $8,930 per year based on GPA and for students who earn an 84 on the CLT
• Cedarville University: Offers $11,000 to $22,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Christendom College: Offers $6,000 to $15,000 per year based on qualifying CLT scores
• College for All: Students who earn at least a 65 on the CLT are offered the High Achiever’s Scholarship which is worth 50% off tuition. Students who earn at least a 75 on the CLT are considered for the Elite Honors Scholarship.
• Columbia International University: Offers $3,000 to $12,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Covenant College: Offers $10,000 to $20,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores. Students who earn at least a 91 on the CLT are encouraged to compete for the Maclellan Scholarship which is worth full tuition.
• Dallas Baptist University: Offers $4,000 to $12,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores.
• Dallas International University: A 72 on the CLT will award a 15% tuition discount, an 86 on the CLT will award a 25% tuition discount, a 104 on the CLT will earn a 50% discount
• East Texas Baptist University: Offers $3,000 to $11,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Emmaus Bible College: Offers scholarships up to $15,000 based on GPA and CLT scores
• Erskine College: Offers scholarships up to full tuition based on GPA and CLT scores
• Faulkner University: Offers $6,000 to $13,000 per year based on CLT scores
• Florida Gulf Coast University: Offers $3,000 to $15,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Florida International University: Offers $1,000 to $24,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Florida State University: Offers scholarships based on GPA and CLT scores
• Franciscan University: Offers $7,000 to $15,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Freed-Hardeman University: Offers $3,000 to $15,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Geneva College: Offers $12,500 to $17,500 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• George Fox University: Offers $6,000 to $20,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Grove City College: Offers $8,000 to full tuition per year for students who earn a strong CLT score
• Hardin-Simmons University: Offers $12,000 to $20,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Harding University: Offers $6,000 to $11,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Hillsdale College: Offers $1,000 to full tuition based on CLT scores
• Houston Christian College: Offers $10,000 to $23,000 per year based on GPA, class rank and CLT scores
• Howard Payne University: Offers $7,000 to $14,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• John Brown University: Offers $5,500 to $12,500 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• John Paul the Great Catholic University: Offers academic scholarships based on GPA and CLT scores
• Lancaster Bible College: Offers bonus scholarships to students who submit their CLT scores
• Liberty University: Offers bonus scholarships to students who submit their CLT scores
• Lincoln Christian University: Offers $1,000 to $6,500 based on GPA and CLT scores
• Lipscomb University: Offers $7,000 to $19,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Lubbock Christian University: Offers $2,000 to $11,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Luther Classical College: Offers scholarships ranging from 5% to 25% off tuition based on GPA and CLT scores
• Lyceum Program at Clemson University: Offers $10,000 per year
• Magdalen College: Offers $1,000 to full-tuition based on GPA and CLT scores
• Malone University: Offers $8,000 to full-tuition based on GPA and CLT scores
• Mid-Atlantic Christian University: Offers $1,000 to full tuition based on GPA and CLT scores
• Mississippi College: Offers $9,500 to $12,500 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Mount St. Mary’s University: Offers $22,000 to $31,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• New College Franklin: Offers 75% off of tuition if students earn at least a 90 on the CLT
• New Saint Andrews College: Offers $1,000 to full tuition based on GPA and CLT scores
• Oklahoma Christian University: Offers $6,000 to $12,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Palm Beach Atlantic University: Offers scholarships based on GPA and CLT scores
• Patrick Henry College: Offers $2,000 to $14,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Penn View Bible Institute: Offers $875 to $2,280 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Pensacola Christian College: Offers up to $8,120 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Providence Christian College: Offers $1,000 to full-tuition per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Regent University: Offers $2,000 to $9,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Saint Martin’s University: Offers $10,000 to $25,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Saint Vincent College: Offers $17,000 to $26,500 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• St. John’s College: Offers $1,000 to full-tuition per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• St. Olaf College: Offers $21,000 to $29,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Stetson University: Offers scholarships based on GPA and CLT scores
• Taylor University: Offers $10,00 to $20,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Templeton Honors College: Offers scholarships up to full-tuition based on GPA and CLT scores
• The King’s College (NYC): Students who earn a 77-83 will be considered for $10,000 per year, students who earn a 84-91 will be considered for $12,000 per year, students who earn at least a 92 will be considered for $14,000 per year
• The Master’s University: Offers $6,000 to $18,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Thomas More College of the Liberal Arts: Students with a CLT score receive a $1,000 scholarship
• Toccoa Falls College: Offers scholarships based on GPA and CLT scores
• Trinity College of Florida: Offers scholarships based on GPA and CLT scores
• Union University: Offers $10,000 to $16,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• University of Dallas: Offers $1,000 to $30,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• University of Northwestern, St. Paul: Offers $5,000 to $16,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• University of Saint Katherine: Offers $1,000 to $10,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Wheaton College: Offers $12,000 to $20,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• Whitworth University: Offers $16,000 to $30,000 per year based on GPA and CLT scores
• William Carey University: Students who reach certain CLT score ranges will qualify for scholarships
• Wyoming Catholic College: Offers 50% off tuition per year based on GPA and CLT scores