CAE Annual Report Stats

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

May 2024
Test Candidates - 162
Pass Rate - 67%

Dec 2023
Test Candidates - 209
Pass Rate - 61%

May 2023
Test Candidates - 165
Pass Rate - 59%

Dec 2022
Test Candidates - 196
Pass Rate - 62%

May 2022
Test Candidates - 184
Pass Rate - 55%

Dec 2021
Test Candidates - 201
Pass Rate - 64%

May 2021
Test Candidates - 205
Pass Rate - 64%

Dec 2020
Test Candidates - 256
Pass Rate - 74%

July 2020
Test Candidates - 199
Pass Rate - 56%

Dec 2019
Test Candidates - 275
Pass Rate - 69%

 

How many CAEs renew their certification?
Once association professionals earn the CAE, they renew at high rates.Learn more about recertification.

2023
Renewal rate: 83%

2022
Renewal rate: 82%

2021
Renewal rate: 81%

2020
Renewal rate:82%

2019
Renewal rate:84%

2018
Renewal rate:86%

2017
Renewal rate:85%