AP Credit
University of Maryland-College Park AP Credit
University of Maryland-College Park 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
60 credits, combined with all other prior learning credit
Chart applies to
Exams taken May 2023 to May 2026
What each AP exam earns at University of Maryland-College Park
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when University of Maryland-College Park’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 credits, Lower Level Elective | 4 credits, MATH 140 (score 4 or 5) |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 credits, Lower Level Elective | 8 credits, MATH 140 and MATH 141 (score 4 or 5) |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 credits, Lower Level Elective | 3 credits, Academic Writing (FSAW) (score 4 or 5) |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 credits, Lower Level Elective | 6 credits, ENGL 278 and Lower Level Elective (score 4 or 5) |
| United States History | 3 | 3 credits, Lower Level Elective | 6 credits, HIST 200 and HIST 201 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 credits, Lab Science (DSNL) | 8 credits, BSCI 160, BSCI 161 and BSCI 170, BSCI 171 (score 4 or 5) |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 credits, Lower Level Elective | 6 credits, CHEM 131 and CHEM 132; CHEM 271 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 credits, Lab Science (DSNL) | 4 credits, PHYS 161 and PHYS 261 (score 4 or 5) |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 2 credits, Lower Level Elective | 4 credits, CMSC 131 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 credits, Lower Level Elective | 3 credits, STAT 100 (score 4 or 5) |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 credits, Lower Level Elective | 3 credits, PSYC 100 (score 4 or 5) |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 credits, Lower Level Elective [contact Spanish advisor for placement] | 6 credits, SPAN 204 and Lower Level Elective |
“Credit may be awarded for exams offered by the College Board and is based on the year the exam was taken.”
Frequently asked questions
Does University of Maryland-College Park accept AP credit?
University of Maryland-College Park 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 University of Maryland-College Park?
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 University of Maryland-College Park?
Yes. University of Maryland-College Park states this limit: 60 credits, combined with all other prior learning credit.
Read from University of Maryland-College Park’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.
