AP Credit
University of South Florida AP Credit
University of South Florida 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
45 semester hours of credit by exam toward the bachelor's degree
Chart applies to
University-wide, 2026-27
Some awards are for courses USF does not currently offer, which may count only as elective or prerequisite credit.
What each AP exam earns at University of South Florida
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when University of South Florida’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 credits, MAC 2311 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 credits, MAC 2311 | 8 credits, MAC 2311 and MAC 2312 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 credits, ENC 1101 | 6 credits, ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 credits, ENC 1101 | 6 credits, ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 credits, AMH 1000 (not offered at USF) | 6 credits, AMH 2010 and AMH 2020 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 credits, BSC 1005 and BSC 1005L | 8 credits, BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011 and BSC 2011L |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 credits, CHM 2020 and CHM 2020L (not offered at USF) | 8 credits, CHM 2045, CHM 2045L, CHM 2046 and CHM 2046L |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 credits, PHY 2053 and PHY 2053L | 4 credits, PHY 2048 and PHY 2048L |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 credits, CGS 1075 (not offered at USF) | Same |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 credits, STA 2023 | Same |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 credits, PSY 2012 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 credits, SPN 2200 | 6 credits, SPN 2200 and SPN 2201 |
Frequently asked questions
Does University of South Florida accept AP credit?
University of South Florida awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each. Some awards are for courses USF does not currently offer, which may count only as elective or prerequisite credit.
What AP score do you need at University of South Florida?
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 University of South Florida?
Yes. University of South Florida states this limit: 45 semester hours of credit by exam toward the bachelor's degree.
Read from University of South Florida’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.
