AP Credit
Michigan AP Credit
Michigan awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 1, and the other 11 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
What each AP exam earns at Michigan
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Michigan’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 5 | Mathematics 120 (2), 2 credit hours | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Mathematics 120 (2), 2 credit hours | Mathematics 120 (2) and Mathematics 121 (2), 4 credit hours |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | English Departmental credit 101x, 3 credit hours (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | English Departmental credit 101x, 3 credit hours (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 100 level History, 4 credit hours (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| Biology | 3 | Biology 100, 4 credit hours | Biology 195 (5), Biology 196 (1), 6 credit hours |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 130 (3), CHEM 125 (1)/126 (1), 5 credit hours (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | 5 credit hours for Physics 139 (Lecture/Discussion 4, Lab 1) | Same |
| Computer Science A | 5 | EECS 180, 4 credit hours | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | Stats 180, 3 credit hours (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | Psychology 111, 4 credit hours (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Spanish 232 (4) and Spanish 279x (3); up to 7 credits upon completion of Spanish 277 (score 4 or 5) | Same |
“The following charts outline the guidelines for the granting of credit and course placement for acceptable achievement on the Advanced Placement program examinations.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Michigan accept AP credit?
Michigan awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 1, and the other 11 need a higher score.
What AP score do you need at Michigan?
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 Michigan’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.
