AP Credit
Emory AP Credit
Emory awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 10, and the other 2 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
12 credit hours, at 3 per accepted exam
Chart applies to
Emory College and Oxford College
What each AP exam earns at Emory
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Emory’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 3 credit hours, MATH 111 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 111 & MATH 112Z; students are awarded six credits on the Emory transcript for AP Calculus BC | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 credit hours, ENGRD 101 (satisfies the First-Year Writing Requirement) | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 credit hours, CPLT 101 (satisfies the First-Year Writing Requirement) | Same |
| United States History | 5 | 3 credit hours; Emory awards elective credit that may count towards the major according to policies laid out by the department | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 3 credit hours, BIOL 141 (lecture only) | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | 3 credit hours, CHEM 150 + CHEM 150L | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 3 credit hours, PHYS 151 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 credit hours, CS 170 | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 credit hours; Emory awards elective credit that does not count towards the major | Same |
| Psychology | 5 | 3 credit hours, PSYC 111 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 credit hours, SPAN 102 (may satisfy one of two required Intercultural Communication courses) | Same |
“Students will receive 3 credit hours for each accepted test scores, up to 12 total credit hours.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Emory accept AP credit?
Emory awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 10, and the other 2 need a higher score.
What AP score do you need at Emory?
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.
Is there a limit on AP credit at Emory?
Yes. Emory states this limit: 12 credit hours, at 3 per accepted exam.
Read from Emory’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.
