AP Credit
UW-Madison AP Credit
UW-Madison 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, 2026-27
What each AP exam earns at UW-Madison
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when UW-Madison’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH X03, 3 credits | MATH 221, 5 credits (score 4-5) |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH X03, 3 credits | MATH 221 and MATH 222, 9 credits (score 4-5) |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL X02, 3 credits | ENGL X04, 3 credits; Communication A (score 4-5) |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | LIT X10, 3 credits | ENGL X25, 3 credits; Communication A, Literature (score 4-5) |
| United States History | 3 | GEN ELCT X12, 3 credits | HISTORY X13, 3 credits (score 4-5) |
| Biology | 3 | BIO SCI X01, 3 credits | BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 151, 5 credits (score 4-5) |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM X15, 3 credits | CHEM 103, 3 credits (score 4-5) |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYSICS X15, 3 credits | PHYSICS 207, 5 credits (score 4-5) |
| Computer Science A | 3 | COMP SCI 200, 3 credits (score 3-5) | Same |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT X10, 3 credits | STAT 301, 3 credits (score 4-5) |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYCH X19, 3 credits | PSYCH 202, 3 credits (score 4-5) |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPANISH 204, 4 credits (score 3-4) | SPANISH 226, 3 credits |
“UW–Madison offers degree credit for Advanced Placement (AP) Exams.”
Frequently asked questions
Does UW-Madison accept AP credit?
UW-Madison 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-Madison?
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 UW-Madison’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.
