Testing Center Fees
Beginning July 1, 2024, the following fees associated with various exams offered are noted below. NOTE: SDBOR refers to our 6 Universities in South Dakota: USD, SDSU, DSU, BHSU, NSU, and SDSM&T.
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Registration System Fee ($3.50)
For all exams with a cost associated, the fee is $3.50. This fee is paid during registration and is Non-Refundable.
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CLEP Exams ($137)
Examinees register at CollegeBoard and pay $95, after that, examinees then register to take the exam in our testing center. At time of registration, the examinee pays the Administration Fee of $38.50 + the Registration Fee of $3.50 (Total of $42).
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External Exams (Non-SDBOR Institutions) ($28.50)
Examinees taking an exam for any school/university that is not an SDBOR University, pay the Administration Fee of $25.00 + the Registration Fee of $3.50 (Total of $28.50/exam).
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ACCUPLACER (Course Placement) Exams ($ varies)
If an SDBOR examinee (or future SDBOR student) doesn't have a placement score and/or a score is more than 5-years-old, there is no fee charged.
*If an SDBOR examinee has a current placement score (within 5 years), the examinee pays the Administration Fee of $20.00 + the Registration Fee of $3.50 (Total of $23.50/exam).
*If non-SDBOR examinee wishes to take the ACCUPLACER, then the examinee pays the Administration Fee of $25.00 + the Registration Fee of $3.50 (Total of $28.50/exam).
*A current High School Student (Dual Credit) will need to pay $20.00 + the Registration Fee of $3.50 (Total of $23.50) to take the ACCUPLACER exam for any of the subjects.
Calculus Readiness Exam
- If an SDBOR degree-seeking student wishes to take MATH-123 (Calculus I) and has a cumulative GPA 3.55+ and/or a Math Index of 1300+, he/she can take the 09.BOR Calculus exam at no cost for the initial examination. A second attempt (challenge exam 10.BOR Calculus Challenge exam) costs $20.00 + the Registration Fee of $3.50 (total of $23.50).
- If a degree-seeking student has a GPA <3.55 and/or Math Index of <1300, he/she takes the 04.BOR Math Only exam for $20.00 + the Registration Fee of $3.50 (total of $23.50). The examinee must score well enough on Advanced Algebra and Statistics (AAF) to attain a 1300+ on the Challenge Index (CI) which will allow them to then take the Calculus Readiness test. If they do not reach the appropriate CI, the examinee is allowed to take 04.BOR Math Only exam for a second time at a cost of $20.00 + the Registration Fee of $3.50 ($23.50). If he/she earns a high enough CI, he/she then can take the 09.BOR Calculus exam at no additional fee.
- In the event that a student does not achieve a 16 or higher on the Calculus Readiness Assessment, they can take 10.BOR Calculus Challenge exam for $20.00 + the Registration Fee of $3.50 (Total of $23.50).
- Only two test opportunities are allowed for Calculus Readiness (09 and 10).
- Dual Credit students are allowed to take the Calculus Readiness test, but will be charged the testing fee for each opportunity. If a dual credit student does not receive a high enough score with the first test, they must wait one term to retest.
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Employer Certification Exams ($53.50)
These are exams that are to be delivered by MeaZure Learning (our partner in delivering exams of this nature) and are certification/credential exams commonly required by employers, prospective employers, and/or for potential professional advancement. Examinees pay an administration fee of $50.00 + the registration fee of $3.50 (Total of $53.50/exam) during registration.
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Proctoring for SDBOR Online Courses
Current SDBOR Examinees do not pay any fees associated with any exams taken. The University offering the course will reimburse the Testing Center $25/student/course on behalf of examinees.
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