AP Credit
George Mason AP Credit
George Mason awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 10, and the other 2 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
University-wide
Students may only receive advanced standing once for a particular George Mason course, so duplicate credit is not awarded.
What each AP exam earns at George Mason
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when George Mason’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 credits, MATH 123 | 4 credits, MATH 113 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 credits, MATH 123 | 8 credits, MATH 113 and 114 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, ENGH 101 | 6 credits, ENGH 101 and 201 |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, ENGH 101 | 6 credits, ENGH 101 and 202 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 credits, HIST 121 | 6 credits, HIST 121 and 122 |
| Biology | 3 | 3 credits, BIOL 103 | 8 credits, BIOL 103, 105 and 102 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 credits, CHEM 103 | 4 credits, CHEM 211 and 213 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 credits, PHYS 243 and 244 | 4 credits, PHYS 160 and 161 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 credits, CS elective | 4 credits, CS 112 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 credits, STAT 105T | 3 credits, STAT 250 (STAT 260 for majors) |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 credits, PSYC 100 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 credits, SPAN 110 | 12 credits, SPAN 110, 201 and 202 |
“The tables below explain how credits earned from academic exams transfer to George Mason.”
Frequently asked questions
Does George Mason accept AP credit?
George Mason awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 10, and the other 2 need a higher score. Students may only receive advanced standing once for a particular George Mason course, so duplicate credit is not awarded.
What AP score do you need at George Mason?
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 George Mason’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.
