AP Credit
Florida AP Credit
Florida 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
45 credits, combined with IB, AICE, CLEP, and similar exams
Chart applies to
University-wide, 2026-27
What each AP exam earns at Florida
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Florida’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAC 2311 (4 credits) | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAC 2311 (4 credits) | MAC 2311 and MAC 2312 (8 credits) |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENC 1101 (3 credits) | ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 (6 credits) |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | LIT 2120 (3 credits) | ENC 1101 and LIT 2120 (6 credits) |
| United States History | 3 | AMH L000 (3 credits; L000 has no UF course equivalent) | AMH 2010 and AMH 2020 (6 credits) |
| Biology | 3 | BSC 2005/BSC 2005L (4 credits) | BSC 2010/BSC 2010L and BSC 2011/BSC 2011L (8 credits) |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHM 1020/CHM L000 (4 credits) | CHM 2045/CHM 2045L and CHM 2046/CHM 2046L (8 credits) |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 2053/PHY 2053L (5 credits) | PHY 2048/PHY 2048L (4 credits) |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CGS L000 (3 credits; L000 has no UF course equivalent) | Same |
| Statistics | 3 | STA 2023 (3 credits) | Same |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 2012 (3 credits) | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPN 2200 (3 credits) | SPN 2200 and SPN 2201 (6 credits) |
“Students completing approved AP examinations with scores of three or higher will earn UF credit.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Florida accept AP credit?
Florida 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 Florida?
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 Florida?
Yes. Florida states this limit: 45 credits, combined with IB, AICE, CLEP, and similar exams.
Read from Florida’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.
