DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST)

The DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST) program is a credit-by-examination testing program provided by Thompson Prometric. It is a series of 37 examinations of college-level academic, technical, and business subjects.

Colleges and corporations use DSSTs to measure knowledge in a particular area. Based on the achievement of a passing examination score, candidates can receive college credit or Continuing Education credit.

DSST testing is offered at national test centers, including Liberty University. Non-traditional returning adult students, corporate trainees, and military members now use DSSTs on a regular basis.

Refer to www.liberty.edu/clep for information on how residential students can gain exemption from classes via standardized examinations.

Fees

The DSST fees are broken down in the following way:

• Administrative Fee – $50*
  • Paid before the exam is taken by using the Testing Services Payment Portal.
  • *Administrative fee can be waived for active or retired military students. Email testingservices@liberty.edu in order to make these arrangements.
• DSST Fee – $85
  • Paid on the day of the exam right before a student takes the test. 
• Total per exam – $135