AP Credit
Case Western AP Credit
Case Western awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 8, and the other 4 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
University-wide (General Bulletin, AP Course Equivalencies for 2026-2027), 2026-27
AP English and AP US History credit is posted only after the student completes a required follow-on CWRU course.
What each AP exam earns at Case Western
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Case Western’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 5 | 4 credit hours, MATH 121 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 5 | 8 credit hours, MATH 121 and MATH 122 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 credit hours, ENGL 200-TR, only after completing a 300-level ENGL course with a C or better | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 credit hours, ENGL 200-TR, only after completing a 300-level ENGL course with a C or better | Same |
| United States History | 5 | 3 credit hours, HSTY 100-TR, only after completing the 1 credit hour HSTY 100 | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 3 credit hours, BIOL 114 | 3 credit hours, BIOL 214 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 credit hours, CHEM 111 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 credit hours, PHYS 121 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 credit hours, ENGR 131 | Same |
| Statistics | 5 | 3 credit hours, STAT 201 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credit hours, PSCL 101 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 credit hours, SPAN 201 and SPAN 202 | Same |
“Credit and exemption will be given only for AP examinations taken prior to matriculation.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Case Western accept AP credit?
Case Western awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 8, and the other 4 need a higher score. AP English and AP US History credit is posted only after the student completes a required follow-on CWRU course.
What AP score do you need at Case Western?
The lowest score that earns anything on the non-language exams listed here is a 4. The score needed differs by exam, so check the row for each one.
Read from Case Western’s own page and last checked 2026-10-08. Colleges change these charts, and rules can differ by school within a university, so confirm with the official page before you plan around it.
