AP Credit
San Jose State University AP Credit
San Jose 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
University-wide (Academic Catalog), 2026-27
Students may receive credit for only one calculus exam.
What each AP exam earns at San Jose State University
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when San Jose State University’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 units, MATH 30 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 7 units, MATH 30 and MATH 31 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 units, ENGL 1A | 6 units, ENGL 1A and ENGL 1B |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 units, ENGL 1A and ENGL 10 | 6 units, ENGL 1A and ENGL 1B (or ENGL 1A and ENGL 10 at student's request) |
| United States History | 3 | 6 units, HIST 20A and HIST 20B | Same |
| Biology | 3 | 6 units, BIOL 10 | Same |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 units, CHEM 30A | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 units, PHYS 50 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 units, CS 46A | Same |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 units, STAT 95 or SOCI 15 or PH 67 | Same |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 units, PSYC 1 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 units, SPAN 1A | Same |
“Students generally receive credit for AP examination scores of 3, 4, or 5.”
Frequently asked questions
Does San Jose State University accept AP credit?
San Jose State University awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each. Students may receive credit for only one calculus exam.
What AP score do you need at San Jose 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 San Jose 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.
