AP® credit at Capital University

Capital University gives credit for 40 AP® exams. Add your scores to see the courses and credits you'd get, and what to do if a score falls short.

  • 40 AP® exams earn credit at Capital University
  • Up to 8 credits from a single exam

From Capital University's AP® credit policy (capital.edu). Last checked 29 Oct 2026.

Example: three AP® scores at Capital University
  1. AP® Biologyscore 3+BIOL 100 – General Biology4
  2. AP® Calculus BCscore 4+MATH 230 – Calculus I AND Math 231 – Calculus II8
  3. AP® English Languagescore 3+ENGL 100 – Basic Writing4

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    An estimate from Capital University's published policy. Two exams that cover the same course (like Calculus AB and BC) may not both count. Capital University decides when your official scores arrive.

    See Capital University's full AP® chart (40 exams)
    AP® examScore 3Score 4Score 5
    2-D Art and Design4 crART 231 – Design4 crART 423 – Advanced Topics in 2–D Studio Art4 crART 423 – Advanced Topics in 2–D Studio Art
    3-D Art and Design4 crART 241 – Sculpture4 crART 443 – Advanced Topics in 3–D Studio Art4 crART 443 – Advanced Topics in 3–D Studio Art
    African American Studies3 crHIST 260 – African American History and Culture3 crHIST 260 – African American History and Culture3 crHIST 260 – African American History and Culture
    Art History3 crAH 293 – Selected Topics3 crAH 211 – Art History Survey I OR AH 212 – Art History Survey II3 crAH 211 – Art History Survey I OR AH 212 – Art History Survey II
    Biology4 crBIOL 100 – General Biology4 crBIOL 151 – Foundations Modern Biology I4 crBIOL 151 – Foundations Modern Biology I
    Calculus AB3 crMATH 193 – Selected Topics4 crMATH 230 – Calculus I4 crMATH 230 – Calculus I
    Calculus BC3 crMATH 193 – Selected Topics8 crMATH 230 – Calculus I AND Math 231 – Calculus II8 crMATH 230 – Calculus I AND Math 231 – Calculus II
    Chemistry4 crUC 249 – Natural Science With Lab4 crCHEM 171/173 – Chemical Principles/Lab4 crCHEM 171/173 – Chemical Principles/Lab
    Chinese4 crMLANG 193 – Modern Language Credit4 crMLANG 193 – Modern Language Credit4 crMLANG 193 – Modern Language Credit
    Comparative Government3 crElective Credit3 crPOLS 230 – Comparative Politics3 crPOLS 230 – Comparative Politics
    Computer Science A3 crCS 175 – Programming in Java3 crCS 175 – Programming in Java3 crCS 175 – Programming in Java
    Computer Science Principles3 crCS 193 – Selected Topics3 crCS 193 – Selected Topics3 crCS 193 – Selected Topics
    Drawing4 crART 121 – Drawing4 crART 423 – Advanced Topics in 2–D Studio Art4 crART 423 – Advanced Topics in 2–D Studio Art
    English Language4 crENGL 100 – Basic Writing4 crENGL 111 – Academic Composition4 crENGL 111 – Academic Composition
    English Literature4 crENGL 100 – Basic Writing4 crENGL 150 – Introduction to Literature4 crENGL 150 – Introduction to Literature
    Environmental Science3 crENVS 293 – Selected Topics3 crENVS 293 – Selected Topics3 crENVS 293 – Selected Topics
    European History3 crHIST 193 – Selected Topics3 crHIST 193 – Selected Topics3 crHIST 193 – Selected Topics
    French4 crFRNCH 310 – Oral and Written Communication I4 crFRNCH 310 – Oral and Written Communication I4 crFRNCH 311 – Oral and Written Communication II
    German4 crMLANG 193 – Modern Language Credit4 crMLANG 193 – Modern Language Credit4 crMLANG 193 – Modern Language Credit
    Human Geography3 crGEOG 111 – World Geography3 crGEOG 111 – World Geography3 crGEOG 111 – World Geography
    Italian4 crMLANG 193 – Modern Language Credit4 crMLANG 193 – Modern Language Credit4 crMLANG 193 – Modern Language Credit
    Japanese4 crMLANG 193 – Modern Language Credit4 crMLANG 193 – Modern Language Credit4 crMLANG 193 – Modern Language Credit
    Latin4 crMLANG 193 – Modern Language Credit4 crMLANG 193 – Modern Language Credit4 crMLANG 193 – Modern Language Credit
    Macroeconomics4 crECON 101 – Macroeconomic Principles4 crECON 101 – Macroeconomic Principles4 crECON 101 – Macroeconomic Principles
    Microeconomics4 crECON 115 – Microeconomic Principles4 crECON 115 – Microeconomic Principles4 crECON 115 – Microeconomic Principles
    Music Theory2 crMUSIC 128 – Foundations of Audiation AND MUSIC 129 – Foundations of Musicianship2 crMUSIC 128 – Foundations of Audiation AND MUSIC 129 – Foundations of Musicianship2 crMUSIC 128 – Foundations of Audiation AND MUSIC 129 – Foundations of Musicianship
    Physics 14 crUC 249 – Natural Science With Lab4 crUC 249 – Natural Science With Lab4 crUC 249 – Natural Science With Lab
    Physics 24 crUC 249 – Natural Science With Lab4 crUC 249 – Natural Science With Lab4 crUC 249 – Natural Science With Lab
    Physics C: E&M4 crPHYS 221 – General Physics II4 crPHYS 221 – General Physics II4 crPHYS 221 – General Physics II
    Physics C: Mechanics4 crPHYS 220 – General Physics I4 crPHYS 220 – General Physics I4 crPHYS 220 – General Physics I
    Pre-Calculus3 crMATH 120 – College Algebra3 crMATH 121 – Trigonometry3 crMATH 121 – Trigonometry
    Psychology4 crPSYCH 120 – Introduction to Psychology4 crPSYCH 120 – Introduction to Psychology4 crPSYCH 120 – Introduction to Psychology
    Research4 crENGL 100 – Basic Writing4 crENGL 111 – Academic Composition4 crENGL 111 – Academic Composition
    Seminar4 crENGL 100 – Basic Writing4 crENGL 111 – Academic Composition4 crENGL 111 – Academic Composition
    Spanish Language4 crSPAN 310 – Oral and Written Communication I4 crSPAN 310 – Oral and Written Communication I4 crSPAN 311– Oral and Written Communication II
    Spanish LiteratureNo credit4 crSPAN 350 – Intro to Hispanic Literature I4 crSPAN 350 – Intro to Hispanic Literature I
    Statistics3 crMATH 193 – Selected Topics3 crMATH 215 – Elementary Statistics3 crMATH 215 – Elementary Statistics
    US Government3 crPOLS 105 – American Government and Politics3 crPOLS 105 – American Government and Politics3 crPOLS 105 – American Government and Politics
    US History3 crHIST 193 – Selected Topics6 crHIST 120 – History of US: Colonial to 1877 AND History 121 – History of US: 1877 to Present6 crHIST 120 – History of US: Colonial to 1877 AND History 121 – History of US: 1877 to Present
    World History: Modern3 crHIST 193 – Selected Topics6 crHIST 100 – World Civilizations: Ancient to 1500 AND HIST 101 – World Civilizations: 1500 to the Present6 crHIST 100 – World Civilizations: Ancient to 1500 AND HIST 101 – World Civilizations: 1500 to the Present

    Copied from Capital University's AP® credit policy (capital.edu), checked 29 Oct 2026. Capital University sets its own policy and can change it, so credit is never guaranteed.

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    Questions students ask

    What AP® score do I need for credit at Capital University?

    It depends on the exam: from a 3 on some exams to a 4 on others. Add your exams in the calculator above to see each one.

    How much credit can one AP® exam earn at Capital University?

    Up to 8 credits, on Calculus BC. On this list, one exam earns 2 to 8 credits.

    What if my score is too low?

    If your score is below what Capital University asks for on that exam, you can retake the exam next May, take a CLEP® exam if Capital University accepts it, or take a self-paced course with an ACE or NCCRS credit recommendation. Capital University decides what counts, so ask before you enroll.

    Is AP® credit guaranteed?

    No. Capital University sets its own policy and can change it. We copied this from Capital University's AP® credit policy (capital.edu) on 29 Oct 2026; check the official page before you count on the credit.

    Are these official AP® study guides?

    No. AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, these guides. TransferCredit.org is independent.

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