AP Credit
Southern Methodist University AP Credit
Southern Methodist University awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 1, and the other 11 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
Students who matriculate during 2026-2027, 2026-27
AP credit is not resident credit and does not count toward the 60 resident hours required for an SMU degree.
What each AP exam earns at Southern Methodist University
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Southern Methodist University’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 3 hours, MATH 1337 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 hours, MATH 1337 (only with an AB subscore of 4) | 6 hours, MATH 1337 and MATH 1338 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 6 hours, WRTR 10XX and WRTR 10YY | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 6 hours, WRTR 10XX and WRTR 10YY | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 6 hours, HIST 20XX and HIST 20YY | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 4 hours, BIOL 1302/BIOL 1102 | Same |
| Chemistry | 5 | 4 hours, CHEM 1303/CHEM 1113 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 3 hours, PHYS 1303 (no lab credit) | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 hours, CS 1341 | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 hours, STAT 2331 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 hours, PSYC 1300 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Credit for 1401 and 1402 and placement in the third-term course | Credit for 1401 and 1402 and placement in the fourth-term course |
“SMU grants credit and placement for scores of 4 or 5 on most Advanced Placement (AP) examinations taken in high school (see table below).”
Frequently asked questions
Does Southern Methodist University accept AP credit?
Southern Methodist University awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 1, and the other 11 need a higher score. AP credit is not resident credit and does not count toward the 60 resident hours required for an SMU degree.
What AP score do you need at Southern Methodist 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 Southern Methodist 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.
