AP Credit
University at Albany AP Credit
University at Albany 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
A maximum of 90 transfer credits (AP credit is awarded as transfer credit)
Chart applies to
University-wide
Submitting test scores does not guarantee that credit will be granted.
What each AP exam earns at University at Albany
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when University at Albany’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 6 credits, AMAT 106 and AMAT E10 | 6 credits, AMAT 112 and AMAT E10 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 credits, AMAT 112 and AMAT E10 | 8 credits, AMAT 112 and AMAT 113 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 credits, AENG 100Z and AENG E10 | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 credits, AENG 121Z and AENG 100Z | Same |
| United States History | 3 | 6 credits, AHIS E10 and AHIS E11 | 6 credits, AHIS 100 and AHIS 101 |
| Biology | 3 | 8 credits, ABIO E00 and ABIO E01 | 8 credits, ABIO 120, ABIO 121, ABIO 201 and ABIO 202Z |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 credits, ACHM 115 and ACHM 116 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 credits, APHY 140 and APHY 145 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 credits, CINF E00 | 4 credits, ICSI 201 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 credits, AMAT 108 | Same |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 credits, APSY 101 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 credits, ASPN 100 and ASPN 101 | 8 credits, ASPN 103 and ASPN E10 |
“Credit for Prior Learning is awarded as transfer credit.”
Frequently asked questions
Does University at Albany accept AP credit?
University at Albany awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each. Submitting test scores does not guarantee that credit will be granted.
What AP score do you need at University at Albany?
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 University at Albany?
Yes. University at Albany states this limit: A maximum of 90 transfer credits (AP credit is awarded as transfer credit).
Read from University at Albany’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.
