AP Credit
Oregon State University AP Credit
Oregon State University 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
Students entering OSU in the 2026-27 school year, 2026-27
What each AP exam earns at Oregon State University
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Oregon State University’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 credits, MTH 251Z | 8 credits, MTH 251Z and MTH 252Z |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 credits, MTH 251Z and MTH 252Z | 12 credits, MTH 251Z, MTH 252Z and MTH 253Z |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 4 credits, WR 121Z | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 4 credits, ENG 104Z | Same |
| United States History | 3 | 8 credits, HST 201Z and HST 202Z | Same |
| Biology | 3 | 12 credits, BI 101, 102 and 103 | 15 credits, BI 221Z, BI 222Z and BI 223Z |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5 credits, CH 121 | 15 credits, CH 221Z/227Z, CH 222Z/228Z and CH 223Z/229Z |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 credits, PH 211 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 credits, CS 161 | Same |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 credits, ST 243Z | Same |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 credits, PSY 201Z | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 12 credits, SPAN 211, SPAN 212 and SPAN 213 | Same |
Frequently asked questions
Does Oregon State University accept AP credit?
Oregon State University awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each.
What AP score do you need at Oregon State University?
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 Oregon State University’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.
