AP Credit
Rice AP Credit
Rice 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
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
University-wide, fall 2026 to spring 2027, 2026-27
What each AP exam earns at Rice
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Rice’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 3 credit hours, MATH 105 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 6 credit hours, MATH 105 (3) and MATH 106 (3) | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 credit hours, ENGL 121 | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 credit hours, ENGL 122 | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 3 credit hours, HIST 105 | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 6 credit hours, BIOS 101 (3) and BIOS 102 (3) | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 credit hours, CHEM 111 (3), CHEM 113 (1), CHEM 112 (3), CHEM 114 (1) | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 credit hours, PHYS 101 (4) and PHYS 103 (0); distribution credit DIII | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 credit hours, COMP 105 | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 credit hours, STAT 180 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credit hours, PSYC 100 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 credit hours, SPAN 222 | Same |
“Currently, Rice does not limit the amount of AP credit that can be awarded.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Rice accept AP credit?
Rice awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on each.
What AP score do you need at Rice?
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.
Read from Rice’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.
