AP Credit
Denver AP Credit
Denver awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 2, and the other 10 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
45 quarter hours for all AP and IB credit
Chart applies to
Students who begin classes at DU in the 2026-2027 academic year (quarter credits), 2026-27
No AP credit can count toward the foreign language requirement, and language credit is awarded for one exam in one language only.
What each AP exam earns at Denver
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Denver’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 credits, MATH 1951 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 credits, MATH 1951 (requires AB subscore of 4) | 12 credits, MATH 1951, 1952 and 1953 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 4 credits, WRIT 1122 | 8 credits, ENGL 1XXX and WRIT 1122 |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 4 credits, ENGL 1110 | 8 credits, ENGL 1110 and WRIT 1122 |
| United States History | 4 | 4 credits, HIST 1XXX elective | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 5 credits, BIOL 1011 and BIOL 1021 | 10 credits, BIOL 1010, 1011, 1020 and 1021 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 credits, CHEM 1010 and CHEM 1240 | 12 credits: CHEM 1010/1240, CHEM 1020/1250 and CHEM 1XXX |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 5 credits, PHYS 1211 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 credits, COMP 1351 | 8 credits, COMP 1351 and COMP 1XXX |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 credits, INFO 1020 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 credits, PSYC 1001 | 8 credits, PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1XXX |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 credits, SPAN 1XXX | 12 credits, two SPAN 1XXX courses and SPAN 2XXX |
“A maximum of 45 quarter hours can be awarded for all AP and IB credit.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Denver accept AP credit?
Denver awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 2, and the other 10 need a higher score. No AP credit can count toward the foreign language requirement, and language credit is awarded for one exam in one language only.
What AP score do you need at Denver?
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 Denver?
Yes. Denver states this limit: 45 quarter hours for all AP and IB credit.
Read from Denver’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.
