ASHA sets the pass mark for the CCC-SLP, and your state sets its own for licensure. Here are both, from ASHA and ETS.
162 on a scale of 100 to 200 passes for ASHA certification.
The Praxis Speech-Language Pathology test (5331) is 132 questions in 150 minutes. ETS says some questions may not count toward your score. A scaled 162 isn't a percent, so there's no fixed number of right answers.
Checked October 24, 2026 against the official sources listed at the bottom of this page.
Take the free Praxis SLP practice test132 questions in 150 minutes, no sign-upEach state sets its own passing score for licensure and teacher credentials. ASHA says most use 162, but some are higher or lower. Your score report lists the passing scores for the states you send it to.
Scores must come to ASHA directly from ETS and be no more than 5 years old when you apply. Once you apply, you have 2 years to finish certification, including passing the Praxis.
Wait at least 28 days before you schedule the same Praxis test again (ETS). Your score report shows raw points by content category: use it to pick what to study.
162 on a 100-200 scale for ASHA certification. States set their own for licensure; most use 162.
ETS requires at least 28 days before you take the same Praxis test again.
Scores must be no more than 5 years old when you apply for certification.