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In 2025, about 50% passed both sections: 71% passed Scientific Foundations and 55% passed Practical/Applied.
USA CSCS Exam: Quick Facts
- Offered by
- NSCA
- Sections
- Scientific + Practical/Applied
- Time
- 4 hours total
- Passing
- 70 (scaled) per section
- Cost
- $340 member / $475 non-member
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