CAE Annual Report Stats

An annual look at how many candidates sit for and pass the CAE exam, and how many renew.

How many candidates pass the exam?

Generally speaking, about 60% of candidates pass the CAE exam.

Test Candidates – 162
Pass Rate – 67%

Test Candidates – 209
Pass Rate – 61%

Test Candidates – 165
Pass Rate – 59%

Test Candidates – 196
Pass Rate – 62%

Test Candidates – 184
Pass Rate – 55%

Test Candidates – 201
Pass Rate – 64%

Test Candidates – 205
Pass Rate – 64%

Test Candidates – 256
Pass Rate – 74%

Test Candidates – 199
Pass Rate – 56%

Test Candidates – 275
Pass Rate – 69%

Once association professionals earn the CAE, they renew at high rates. Learn more about recertification.

Renewal rate: 83%

Renewal rate: 82%

Renewal rate: 81%

Renewal rate: 82%

Renewal rate: 84%

Renewal rate: 86%

Renewal rate: 85%

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