High School Equivalency

GED

Overview

The GED is administered only on a computer, at approved testing centers. It consists of four (4) content area tests. The GED is published by GED Testing Service (GEDTS).

Content Area Tests

About GED Testing Service Mathematical Reasoning Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA) Science Social Studies

Minimum Passing Score

  • 145 (out of 200) in each content area

Cost

  • $37.50 per content area test
  • total of $150 for the complete exam

Test Outcomes

2014 - 2015 Colorado Pass Rate: 88 percent

National Pass Rate: 77 percent

Individual Content Area Colorado Pass Rates:

  • Reasoning through Language Arts: 94 percent
  • Math: 87 percent
  • Science: 94 percent
  • Social Studies: 91 percent