AP Credit
Kentucky AP Credit
Kentucky 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, 2026-27
English Language and English Literature credit does not satisfy any part of the Composition and Communication requirement.
What each AP exam earns at Kentucky
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Kentucky’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 credit hours, MA 113 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 credit hours, MA 113 and MA 114 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 credit hours, WRD 100-level credit | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 credit hours, 100-level English elective | 3 credit hours, ENG 230 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 credit hours, HIS 108 and HIS 109 | Same |
| Biology | 3 | 3 credit hours, BIO 102 and BIO 103 | 3 credit hours, BIO 103, BIO 148 and BIO 152 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5 credit hours, CHE 105 and CHE 111 | 8 credit hours, CHE 105, CHE 107 and CHE 111 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 credit hours, PHY 231 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 credit hours, CS 115 | Same |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 credit hours, 200-level general elective | 6 credit hours, STA 210 and STA 296 |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 credit hours, PSY 100 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 credit hours, SPA 202 | 6 credit hours, SPA 210 and SPA 211 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Kentucky accept AP credit?
Kentucky awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each. English Language and English Literature credit does not satisfy any part of the Composition and Communication requirement.
What AP score do you need at Kentucky?
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 Kentucky’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.
