AP Credit
West Virginia AP Credit
West Virginia 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
Awards shown as 1AP have no approved WVU course equivalent, though they may satisfy General Education requirements.
What each AP exam earns at West Virginia
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when West Virginia’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 credit hours, MATH 129 | 4 credit hours, MATH 155 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 credit hours, MATH 155 | 4 credit hours, MATH 156 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 credit hours, ENGL 1AP | 3 credit hours, ENGL 103 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 credit hours, ENGL 1AP | 3 credit hours, ENGL 132 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 credit hours, HIST 153 | Same |
| Biology | 3 | 3 credit hours, BIOL 1AP | 3 credit hours, BIOL 101 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 credit hours, CHEM 1AP | 4 credit hours, CHEM 116 and 116L |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 credit hours, PHYS 111 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 credit hours, CS 1AP | 4 credit hours, CS 110 and 110L |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 credit hours, STAT 211 | Same |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 credit hours, PSYC 101 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 credit hours, SPAN 102 | 3 credit hours, SPAN 204 |
“The AP chart below serves as a guide and includes the subject area, minimum AP score, and equivalent WVU course.”
Frequently asked questions
Does West Virginia accept AP credit?
West Virginia awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each. Awards shown as 1AP have no approved WVU course equivalent, though they may satisfy General Education requirements.
What AP score do you need at West Virginia?
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 West Virginia’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.
