AP Credit
UW AP Credit
UW 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
AP counts within the 90-credit limit on lower-division transfer credit
Chart applies to
University-wide
What each AP exam earns at UW
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when UW’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 124, 5 credits (score 3, 4, 5) | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 124, 5 credits | MATH 124, 125; 5,5 credits (score 4, 5) |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 106, 5 credits (score 3, 4, 5) | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 106, 5 credits (score 3, 4, 5) | Same |
| United States History | 3 | HSTAA 100, 5 credits | HSTAA 101, 5 credits (score 4, 5) |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 161, 5 credits | BIOL 161, 162; 5,5 credits (score 4, 5) |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 142, 5 credits | CHEM 142, 152, 162; 5,5,5 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 101, 5 credits | PHYS 121, 5 credits (score 4, 5) |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSE 121, 4 credits (score 3, 4, 5) | Same |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 290, 5 credits (score 3, 4, 5) | Same |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 101, 5 credits (score 3, 4, 5) | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 201, 5 credits | SPAN 201, 202, 203; 5,5,5 credits |
“At the UW, scores of 3 or higher are considered for college credit awards or placement into UW courses.”
Frequently asked questions
Does UW accept AP credit?
UW 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 UW?
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 UW?
Yes. UW states this limit: AP counts within the 90-credit limit on lower-division transfer credit.
Read from UW’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.
