AP Credit
Ole Miss AP Credit
Ole Miss 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
No more than half of the total hours required for the degree through all credit by examination
Chart applies to
University-wide, 2026-27
What each AP exam earns at Ole Miss
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Ole Miss’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 hours, MATH 2611 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 hours, MATH 2611 and MATH 2612 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 hours, WRIT 1010 | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 hours, ENG 22x | Same |
| United States History | 3 | 3 hours, HST 1xx | Same |
| Biology | 3 | 4 hours, BISC 1600 and BISC 1610 | Same |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 hours, CHEM 1050 and CHEM 1051 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 hours, PHYS 2xx (lab) | 4 hours, PHYS 2110 and PHYS 2111 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 hours, CSCI 1011 | Same |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 hours, MATH 1150 | Same |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 hours, PSYC 2001 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 hours, SPAN 1012 | 6 hours, SPAN 2110 |
“Students who participate in the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Program and earn appropriate scores on the AP examination will receive the following academic credit:”
Frequently asked questions
Does Ole Miss accept AP credit?
Ole Miss 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 Ole Miss?
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 Ole Miss?
Yes. Ole Miss states this limit: No more than half of the total hours required for the degree through all credit by examination.
Read from Ole Miss’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.
