AP Credit
University of South Carolina-Columbia AP Credit
University of South Carolina-Columbia 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
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
University-wide (Undergraduate Admissions AP Credit Table)
A 3 on both English exams earns ENGL 101 and 102, the same as a 5 on either one.
What each AP exam earns at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when University of South Carolina-Columbia’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 141 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 141 and 142 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 101 | ENGL 101 and 102 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 101 | ENGL 101 and 102 |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 111 | HIST 111 and 112 |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 101 and 101L | BIOL 101, 101L, 102 and 102L |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 111 and 111L | CHEM 111, 111L, 112 and 112L |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 201 and 201L | PHYS 211 and 211L |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCE 145 | Same |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 110 | STAT 110 and STAT 206 |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 101 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 121 | SPAN 121 and 122 |
Frequently asked questions
Does University of South Carolina-Columbia accept AP credit?
University of South Carolina-Columbia awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each. A 3 on both English exams earns ENGL 101 and 102, the same as a 5 on either one.
What AP score do you need at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
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 University of South Carolina-Columbia’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.
