AP Credit
DePaul University AP Credit
DePaul University awards credit on 10 of the 10 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 7, and the other 3 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
University-wide
Official AP score reports must reach the Office of Admission before you enroll at DePaul.
What each AP exam earns at DePaul University
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when DePaul University’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 credits, MAT 150 | 8 credits, MAT 150 and MAT 151 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 12 credits, MAT 150, MAT 151 and MAT 152 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 4 credits, WRD 103 (placement in WRD 104) | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 4 credits, ENG 101 | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 4 credits, one from HST 181, 182 or 183 | 8 credits, two from HST 181, 182 or 183 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 credits, BIO 191 | 12 credits, BIO 191, BIO 192 and BIO 193 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 credits, CHE 102 | 8 credits, CHE 130/131 and CHE 132/133 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 credits, IT 130 | 8 credits, CSC 241 and CSC 242 |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 credits, MAT 242/SOC 279 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 8 credits, PSY 105 and PSY 106 | Same |
“Freshmen and transfer students entering DePaul will be awarded DePaul course credit in the amounts indicated below provided official Advanced Placement (AP) score reports are submitted to the Office of Admission prior to enrolling at DePaul.”
Frequently asked questions
Does DePaul University accept AP credit?
DePaul University awards credit on 10 of the 10 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 7, and the other 3 need a higher score. Official AP score reports must reach the Office of Admission before you enroll at DePaul.
What AP score do you need at DePaul University?
The lowest score that earns anything on the non-language exams listed here is a 3. The score needed differs by exam, so check the row for each one.
Read from DePaul University’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.
