AP Credit
James Madison AP Credit
James Madison awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 8, and the other 4 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
2026-2027 academic year, 2026-27
Credit hour equivalencies are reviewed every year and cannot be appealed.
What each AP exam earns at James Madison
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when James Madison’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 credits, MATH 205 | 4 credits, MATH 235 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 or 7 credits, MATH 206 plus MATH 205 or MATH 235 depending on the AB subscore | 8 credits, MATH 235 and MATH 236 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, WRTC 103 | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | 3 credits, GNED 123 | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 4 credits, HIST 225 | Same |
| Biology | 3 | 4 credits, BIO 140/BIO 140L | 8 credits, BIO 140/140L and BIO 150/150L, or ISAT 113, ISCI 104 and BIO 000 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 credits, CHEM 120 and CHEM 000, or ISCI 101 and ISCI 104 | 6 or 8 credits depending on major, CHEM 131 and CHEM 132 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 credits, PHYS 140 and PHYS 140L | 4 credits, PHYS 240 and PHYS 240L |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 credits, CS 000 (elective) | 3 credits, CS 149 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 credits, MATH 220 or ISAT 251 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credits, PSYC 101 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 credits, SPAN 231 | 3 credits, SPAN 300-level |
“Applicants for admission who have completed advanced work in secondary school may use AP test scores to apply for course credit at JMU.”
Frequently asked questions
Does James Madison accept AP credit?
James Madison awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 8, and the other 4 need a higher score. Credit hour equivalencies are reviewed every year and cannot be appealed.
What AP score do you need at James Madison?
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 James Madison’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.
