AP Credit
Loyola Chicago AP Credit
Loyola Chicago awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on each.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
36 semester hours combined AP, IB, CLEP and transfer credit for new first-time freshmen
Chart applies to
University-wide (Undergraduate Admission, Transfer Credit Guidelines)
A 3 on an AP Language and Culture exam can satisfy a language requirement in some schools but earns no credit hours.
What each AP exam earns at Loyola Chicago
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Loyola Chicago’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 hours, MATH 161 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 hours, MATH 161 and MATH 162A | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 hours, UCWR 110 | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 hours, UCLR 100 | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 6 hours, HIST 211 and HIST 212 | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 8 hours, BIOL 101/111 and BIOL 102/112 | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 hours, CHEM 105 and CHEM 106, or CHEM 101/111 and CHEM 102/112 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 3 hours, PHYS 121, no lab credit | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 hours, COMP 170 | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 hours, STAT 103 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 hours, PSYC 101 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 hours, SPAN 250 (or 251) | 6 hours, SPAN 250 and SPAN 251 |
“Scores lower than those listed below will not be accepted for credit at Loyola.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Loyola Chicago accept AP credit?
Loyola Chicago awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on each. A 3 on an AP Language and Culture exam can satisfy a language requirement in some schools but earns no credit hours.
What AP score do you need at Loyola Chicago?
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 Loyola Chicago?
Yes. Loyola Chicago states this limit: 36 semester hours combined AP, IB, CLEP and transfer credit for new first-time freshmen.
Read from Loyola Chicago’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.
