AP Credit
Villanova AP Credit
Villanova awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on each.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
AP credit may not be used to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements, though it can count toward majors, minors, concentrations and certificates.
What each AP exam earns at Villanova
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Villanova’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 credits, MAT 1500 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 credits, MAT 1500 and MAT 1505 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, ENG 1050 | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, ENG 1050 | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 3 credits, HIS 1002 or HIS 1003 | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 8 credits, BIO 2105 and BIO 2106 | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | 10 credits, CHM 1103, CHM 1104, CHM 1151 and CHM 1152 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 credits, PHY 1100 and PHY 1101 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 credits, CSC 1051 | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 credits, STAT 1230 or CSC 2300 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credits, PSY 1000 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 credits, SPA 1119 and SPA 1120 | Same |
“AP and IB credit may not be used to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Villanova accept AP credit?
Villanova awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on each. AP credit may not be used to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements, though it can count toward majors, minors, concentrations and certificates.
What AP score do you need at Villanova?
The lowest score that earns anything on the non-language exams listed here is a 4. The score needed differs by exam, so check the row for each one.
Read from Villanova’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.
