AP Credit
UCLA AP Credit
UCLA 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
UCLA College (letters and science)
UCLA says AP credit does not satisfy General Education requirements.
What each AP exam earns at UCLA
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when UCLA’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4.0 units, MATH Calculus (score 3-4); satisfies Quantitative Reasoning requirement | 4.0 units, MATH 31A |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8.0 units, MATH Calculus; satisfies Quantitative Reasoning requirement | 8.0 units, MATH 31A and 31B |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 8.0 units, ENGL Unassigned; satisfies Entry Level Writing requirement | 8.0 units, ENGCOMP 3 (score 4-5); satisfies Entry Level Writing and English Composition Writing 1 requirements |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 8.0 units, ENGL Unassigned; satisfies Entry Level Writing requirement | 8.0 units, ENGCOMP 3 (score 4-5); satisfies Entry Level Writing and English Composition Writing 1 requirements |
| United States History | 3 | 8.0 units, HIST United States; satisfies American History and Institutions requirement | Same |
| Biology | 3 | 8.0 units, LIFE SCI Unassigned | Same |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8.0 units, CHEM Introductory | 8.0 units, CHEM General (score 4-5) |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4.0 units, PHYSICS General "C" | Same |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 8.0 units, COM SCI Unassigned (page notes "units offered may vary") | Same |
| Statistics | 3 | 4.0 units, STATS Unassigned; satisfies Quantitative Reasoning requirement | Same |
| Psychology | 3 | 4.0 units, PSYCH Unassigned | 4.0 units, PSYCH 10 (score 4-5) |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8.0 units, SPAN 3; satisfies Foreign Language requirement | 8.0 units, SPAN 5; satisfies Foreign Language requirement |
“AP units may be applied toward graduation.”
Frequently asked questions
Does UCLA accept AP credit?
UCLA awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each. UCLA says AP credit does not satisfy General Education requirements.
What AP score do you need at UCLA?
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 UCLA’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.
