AP Credit
Miami AP Credit
Miami awards credit on 10 of the 10 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 1, and the other 9 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
University-wide
Official scores must reach the Office of Undergraduate Admission no later than the end of the first semester of enrollment.
What each AP exam earns at Miami
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Miami’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 5 | 4 credits, MTH 171 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 credits, MTH 171 | 4 credits, MTH 172 |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | 3 credits, WRS 105 | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | 3 credits, ENG 210 | Same |
| United States History | 5 | 3 credits, HIS 101 | Same |
| Biology | 3 | 3 credits, BIL 101 | 10 credits, BIL 150, 151, 160, 161 |
| Chemistry | 5 | 5 credits, CHM 121, 113 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 credits, CSC 120 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credits, PSY 110 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 credits, SPA 102 | 3 credits, SPA 201 |
“Students must earn the minimum score listed to receive credit and/or placement for AP exams.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Miami accept AP credit?
Miami awards credit on 10 of the 10 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 1, and the other 9 need a higher score. Official scores must reach the Office of Undergraduate Admission no later than the end of the first semester of enrollment.
What AP score do you need at Miami?
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 Miami’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.
