AP Credit
University of Massachusetts-Amherst AP Credit
University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on each.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
University-wide (University Registrar chart)
A student who receives AP credit for an equivalent university course cannot then take that course at the university for additional credit.
What each AP exam earns at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 credits, Math 131 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 credits, Math 131 & 132 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, ENGLWRIT 112 | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 4 credits, English credit | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 8 credits, History 150 & 151 | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 4 credits, Biology 110 | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 credits, Chem 111 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 credits, Physics 151 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 credits, CICS 110 | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 credits, Stats 240 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 credits, Psych 100 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 credits, Spanish 230 | 6 credits, Spanish 230 & 240 |
Frequently asked questions
Does University of Massachusetts-Amherst accept AP credit?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on each. A student who receives AP credit for an equivalent university course cannot then take that course at the university for additional credit.
What AP score do you need at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
The lowest score that earns anything on the non-language exams listed here is a 4. The score needed differs by exam, so check the row for each one.
Read from University of Massachusetts-Amherst’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.
