AP Credit
UC Berkeley AP Credit
UC Berkeley 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
College of Letters and Science
Berkeley's page says to check each college or school's own website for the most current information, and major departments may treat AP differently.
What each AP exam earns at UC Berkeley
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when UC Berkeley’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 2.6 semester units; satisfies L&S Quantitative Reasoning requirement | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 5.3 semester units; satisfies L&S Quantitative Reasoning requirement | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 5.3 semester units | 5.3 semester units; satisfies Part A of Reading and Composition (score of 4 or 5) |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 5.3 semester units | 5.3 semester units; satisfies all of Reading and Composition (Parts A and B) |
| United States History | 3 | 5.3 semester units; satisfies American History and Institutions requirement | Same |
| Biology | 3 | 5.3 semester units | Same |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5.3 semester units | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 2.6 semester units | Same |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 5.3 semester units | Same |
| Statistics | 3 | 2.6 semester units; satisfies L&S Quantitative Reasoning requirement | Same |
| Psychology | 3 | 2.6 semester units | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 5.3 semester units; satisfies L&S Foreign Language requirement | Same |
“Students who earn scores of 3 or higher on designated College Board Advanced Placement tests will receive credit toward graduation.”
Frequently asked questions
Does UC Berkeley accept AP credit?
UC Berkeley awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each. Berkeley's page says to check each college or school's own website for the most current information, and major departments may treat AP differently.
What AP score do you need at UC Berkeley?
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 UC Berkeley’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.
