AP Credit
UVA AP Credit
UVA 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 Arts & Sciences, 2024-25
What each AP exam earns at UVA
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when UVA’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 credits for MATH 1310 (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 credits for MATH 1310 and 1320 (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 credits for ENWR 1000T (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 credits for ENGL 1000T (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 3 credits for HIST 1000T (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 6 credits for BIOL 1000T | 4 credits for BIOL 2100 and 4 credits for BIOL 2200 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 6 credits for CHEM 1410 and 1420; no laboratory credit given (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 3 credits for PHYS 1425 (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 credits for CS 1110 (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 credits for STAT 1120 (College) | 4 credits for STAT 2120 (College) |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 credits for PSYC 1010 (score 3, 4 or 5) | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 credits for SPAN 2010 and 2020 (score 4 or 5) | Same |
“The University of Virginia participates in the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program by awarding advanced standing or advanced placement to entering students who have made specified scores on AP exams.”
Frequently asked questions
Does UVA accept AP credit?
UVA 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 UVA?
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 UVA’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.
