AP Credit
Marquette AP Credit
Marquette awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 2, and the other 10 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
University-wide undergraduate policy, 2026-27
A 3 earns no credit on most exams, and students planning on medical or dental school are advised not to accept AP credit or placement in physics.
What each AP exam earns at Marquette
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Marquette’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 credits, MATH 1450 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 credits, MATH 1450 | 8 credits, MATH 1450 & MATH 1451 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, ENGL 1001 | 6 credits, ENGL 1001 & ENGL 9294 |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, ENGL 1001 | 6 credits, ENGL 1001 & ENGL 9294 |
| United States History | 4 | 6 credits, HIST 1120 & HIST 1121 | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 3 credits, BIOL 1009 | 6 credits, BIOL 1001 & BIOL 1002 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 credits, CHEM 1001 | 8 credits, CHEM 1001 & CHEM 1002 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 3 credits, PHYS 1003 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 credits, COSC 1020 | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 credits, MATH 1700 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credits, PSYC 1001 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 credits, SPAN 2002 | 4 credits, SPAN 2003 |
“Students may be awarded credit for Advanced Placement (AP) course work based on suitable examination scores.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Marquette accept AP credit?
Marquette awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 2, and the other 10 need a higher score. A 3 earns no credit on most exams, and students planning on medical or dental school are advised not to accept AP credit or placement in physics.
What AP score do you need at Marquette?
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 Marquette’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.
