AP Credit
Syracuse University AP Credit
Syracuse University awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 5, and the other 7 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
30 semester hours from Syracuse advanced credit exams and other credit such as AP exams combined
Chart applies to
University-wide table of minimum scores; a student's home school or college may set higher requirements, 2026-27
A student's home school or college may require higher scores or apply different qualifications than the university table shows.
What each AP exam earns at Syracuse University
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Syracuse University’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 credits, MAT 285 | 6 credits for MAT 285 and MAT 286, or 4 credits for MAT 295 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 credits, MAT 295 and MAT 296 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 6 credits, WRT 105 and WRT 205 | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 6 credits, ENG 151 and WRT 105 | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 6 credits, HST 101 and HST 102 | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 8 credits, BIO 121, 122, 123 and 124 | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 credits, CHE 103 | 8 credits, CHE 106/107 and CHE 116/117 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 credits, PHY 101 or PHY 211 and PHY 221 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 credits, CPS 196 | 3 credits, CIS 151 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 or 4 credits, MAT 221 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credits, PSY 205 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 credits, SPA 102 | Same |
Frequently asked questions
Does Syracuse University accept AP credit?
Syracuse University awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 5, and the other 7 need a higher score. A student's home school or college may require higher scores or apply different qualifications than the university table shows.
What AP score do you need at Syracuse 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.
Is there a limit on AP credit at Syracuse University?
Yes. Syracuse University states this limit: 30 semester hours from Syracuse advanced credit exams and other credit such as AP exams combined.
Read from Syracuse 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.
