AP® credit at Columbus State University

Columbus State University gives credit for 37 AP® exams. Add your scores to see the courses and credits you'd get, and what to do if a score falls short.

  • 37 AP® exams earn credit at Columbus State University
  • Up to 12 credits from a single exam

From Columbus State University's AP® credit policy (columbusstate.edu). Last checked 28 Oct 2026.

Example: three AP® scores at Columbus State University
  1. AP® Biologyscore 3+BIOL 1215K4
  2. AP® Calculus BCscore 3+MATH 1131 & MATH 11328
  3. AP® English Languagescore 5ENGL 1101 & ENGL 11026

Credits before your first class18

Add up your AP® credit at Columbus State University

Tap the exams you took (or plan to take), then pick your score.

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

    See Columbus State University's full AP® chart (37 exams)
    AP® examScore 3Score 4Score 5
    2-D Art and DesignNo credit3 crARTS 10203 crARTS 1020
    3-D Art and DesignNo credit3 crARTS 10303 crARTS 1030
    Art HistoryNo credit3 crARTH 11003 crARTH 1100
    Biology4 crBIOL 1215K4 crBIOL 1107K4 crBIOL 1107K
    Calculus AB4 crMATH 11314 crMATH 11314 crMATH 1131
    Calculus BC8 crMATH 1131 & MATH 11328 crMATH 1131 & MATH 11328 crMATH 1131 & MATH 1132
    Chemistry4 crCHEM 1211K4 crCHEM 1211K4 crCHEM 1211K
    ChineseNo creditNo credit3 crCHIN 2***
    Comparative Government3 crPOLS 2**** CORE IMPACTS Social Science3 crPOLS 2**** CORE IMPACTS Social Science3 crPOLS 2**** CORE IMPACTS Social Science
    Computer Science A4 crCPSC 1302K4 crCPSC 1302K4 crCPSC 1302K
    Computer Science Principles3 crCPSC 11053 crCPSC 11053 crCPSC 1105
    DrawingNo credit3 crARTS 10103 crARTS 1010
    English Language3 crENGL 11013 crENGL 11016 crENGL 1101 & ENGL 1102
    English Literature3 crENGL 11013 crENGL 11016 crENGL 1101 & ENGL 1102
    Environmental ScienceNo credit3 crENVS 11053 crENVS 1105
    European HistoryNo credit3 crHIST 2*** CORE IMPACTS Social Science3 crHIST 2*** CORE IMPACTS Social Science
    French3 crFREN 10016 crFREN 1001 & FREN 10026 crFREN 1001 & FREN 1002
    German3 crGERM 10016 crGERM 1001 & GERM 10026 crGERM 1001 & GERM 1002
    Human Geography3 crGEOG 2*** CORE IMPACTS Social Science3 crGEOG 2*** CORE IMPACTS Social Science3 crGEOG 2*** CORE IMPACTS Social Science
    ItalianNo creditNo credit12 crITAL 1001, ITAL 1002, ITAL 2001 & ITAL 2002
    Japanese6 crJAPN 1001 & 10029 crJAPN 1001, 1002, & 200112 crJAPN 1001, JAPN 1002, JAPN 2001 & JAPN 2002
    Macroeconomics3 crECON 21053 crECON 21053 crECON 2105
    Microeconomics3 crECON 21063 crECON 21063 crECON 2106
    Music Theory3 crMUSC 2***3 crMUSC 2***3 crMUSC 2***
    Physics 1No credit4 crPHYS 1111 & PHYS 13114 crPHYS 1111 & PHYS 1311
    Physics 2No creditNo credit8 crPHYS 1111, PHYS 1311, PHYS 1112 & PHYS 1312
    Physics C: E&MNo creditNo credit4 crPHYS 1112 & 1312
    Physics C: MechanicsNo credit4 crPHYS 1111 & PHYS 13114 crPHYS 1111 & PHYS 1311 or PHYS 2211 & PHYS 2311
    Pre-Calculus3 crMATH 11133 crMATH 11133 crMATH 1113
    Psychology3 crPSYC 11013 crPSYC 11013 crPSYC 1101
    Research1 crRIVR 11021 crRIVR 11021 crRIVR 1102
    Seminar3 crRIVR 11013 crRIVR 11013 crRIVR 1101
    Spanish Language6 crSPAN 1001 & SPAN 10029 crSPAN 1001, SPAN 1002 & SPAN 200112 crSPAN 1001, SPAN 1002, SPAN 2001 & SPAN 2002
    Statistics4 crSTAT 14014 crSTAT 14014 crSTAT 1401
    US Government3 crPOLS 11013 crPOLS 11013 crPOLS 1101
    US History3 crHIST 21113 crHIST 21113 crHIST 2111
    World History: Modern3 crHIST 11123 crHIST 11123 crHIST 1112

    Copied from Columbus State University's AP® credit policy (columbusstate.edu), checked 28 Oct 2026. Columbus State 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 Columbus State University?

    It depends on the exam: from a 3 on some exams to a 5 on others. Add your exams in the calculator above to see each one.

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

    Up to 12 credits, on Italian or Japanese or Spanish Language. On this list, one exam earns 1 to 12 credits.

    What if my score is too low?

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

    Is AP® credit guaranteed?

    No. Columbus State University sets its own policy and can change it. We copied this from Columbus State University's AP® credit policy (columbusstate.edu) on 28 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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