AP Credit
Miami University-Oxford AP Credit
Miami University-Oxford awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
University-wide, 2026-27
For a 3 in Biology or Calculus AB, the bulletin advises retaking the course at college level if you plan to continue in that subject.
What each AP exam earns at Miami University-Oxford
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Miami University-Oxford’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 hours, MTH 151 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 hours, MTH 151 and MTH 251 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 hours, ENG 111 | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 hours, ENG 111 | Same |
| United States History | 3 | 6 hours, HST 111 and HST 112 | Same |
| Biology | 3 | 4 hours, BIO 116/MBI 116 | Same |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 hours, CHM 111 and CHM 111L | 10 hours, CHM 141, CHM 142, CHM 144 and CHM 145 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 hours, PHY 181 and PHY 183 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 hours, CSE 174 | 6 hours, CSE 174 and CSE 271 |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 hours, STA 261 | Same |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 hours, PSY 111 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 hours, SPN 101 and SPN 102 | 17 hours, SPN 101, SPN 102, SPN 201, SPN 202 and SPN 311 |
“Students obtaining an Advanced Placement (AP) exam score of 3 or above will be awarded the aligned course(s) and credits for the AP exam area(s) successfully completed.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Miami University-Oxford accept AP credit?
Miami University-Oxford awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each. For a 3 in Biology or Calculus AB, the bulletin advises retaking the course at college level if you plan to continue in that subject.
What AP score do you need at Miami University-Oxford?
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 Miami University-Oxford’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.
