AP Credit
Temple AP Credit
Temple awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 6, and the other 6 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
University-wide; schools and colleges may limit AP credit applied to a degree
AP credit does not waive Temple placement assessments, and individual schools and colleges may limit the AP credits that apply to a degree.
What each AP exam earns at Temple
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Temple’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 credits, Math 1031 | 4 credits, Math 1041 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 credits, Math 1031 | 8 credits, Math 1041 & Math 1042 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 6 credits, ENG 0802 & English LL elective | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 6 credits, English LL elective | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 6 credits, History 1101 & History 1102 | Same |
| Biology | 3 | 8 credits, Biology 1001 & 1002 | 8 credits, Biology 1111 & Biology 1112 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 credits, Chemistry 1031/1033 & Chemistry 1032/1034 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 credits, Physics 1061 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 credits, Computer & Information Science 1068 | Same |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 credits, Statistics 2101 | Same |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 credits, Psychology 1001 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 7 credits, Spanish 1002 & Spanish 1003 | 6 credits, Spanish 1003 & Spanish UL Elective |
“AP credit will not be awarded until official score report card is received from College Board.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Temple accept AP credit?
Temple awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 6, and the other 6 need a higher score. AP credit does not waive Temple placement assessments, and individual schools and colleges may limit the AP credits that apply to a degree.
What AP score do you need at Temple?
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 Temple’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.
