AP Credit
Cincinnati AP Credit
Cincinnati 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
University-wide, current AP awards (academic year 2020 to present)
What each AP exam earns at Cincinnati
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Cincinnati’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 credits, MATH 1061 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 credits, MATH 1061 and MATH 1062 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 credits, ENGL 1001 | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 credits, ENGL 1001 | Same |
| United States History | 3 | 6 credits, HIST 1001 and HIST 1002 | Same |
| Biology | 3 | 4 credits, BIOL 1021 and BIOL 1021L | 8 credits, BIOL 1081, 1081L, 1082 and 1082L |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 credits, CHEM 1030 and CHEM 1030L | 10 credits, CHEM 1040, 1040L, 1041 and 1041L |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 credits, PHYS 2001 and PHYS 2001L | Same |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 credits, IT 1090C | 6 credits, IT 1090C and IT 2045C |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 credits, STAT 1034 | 6 credits, STAT 1034 and STAT 1035 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 credits, PSYC 1001 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 credits, SPAN 1013 and SPAN 1014 | 12 credits, SPAN 1013, 1014, 2015 and 2016 |
“Students obtaining an Advanced Placement (AP) exam score of 3 or above will be awarded the aligned course(s) and credits for the AP exam area(s) successfully completed.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Cincinnati accept AP credit?
Cincinnati awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each.
What AP score do you need at Cincinnati?
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 Cincinnati’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.
