AP® credit at Ferris State University

Ferris State University gives credit for 38 AP® exams. Add your scores to see the courses and credits you'd get, and what to do if a score falls short.

  • 38 AP® exams earn credit at Ferris State University
  • A 3 earns credit on every exam on Ferris State University's list
  • Up to 16 credits from a single exam

From Ferris State University's AP® credit policy (ferris.edu). Last checked 29 Oct 2026.

Example: three AP® scores at Ferris State University
  1. AP® Biologyscore 4+BIOL 121 & BIOL 1228
  2. AP® Calculus BCscore 4+MATH 220 & MATH 2308
  3. AP® English Languagescore 3+ENGL 1503

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

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

    See Ferris State University's full AP® chart (38 exams)
    AP® examScore 3Score 4Score 5
    2-D Art and Design3 crARTS 1023 crARTS 1023 crARTS 102
    3-D Art and Design3 crARTS 2203 crARTS 2203 crARTS 220
    African American Studies3 crAFAM 1073 crAFAM 1073 crAFAM 107
    Art History6 crARTH 110 & ARTH 1116 crARTH 110 & ARTH 1116 crARTH 110 & ARTH 111
    Biology4 crBIOL 1038 crBIOL 121 & BIOL 1228 crBIOL 121 & BIOL 122
    Calculus AB4 crMATH 2204 crMATH 2204 crMATH 220
    Calculus BC4 crMATH 2208 crMATH 220 & MATH 2308 crMATH 220 & MATH 230
    Calculus BC: AB Subscore4 crMATH 2204 crMATH 2204 crMATH 220
    Chemistry4 crCHEM 1-Z10 crCHEM 121 & CHEM 12210 crCHEM 121 & CHEM 122
    Comparative Government4 crPLSC 1GS4 crPLSC 1GS4 crPLSC 1GS
    Computer Science A3 crISYS 1103 crISYS 1103 crISYS 110
    Computer Science Principles4 crCPSC 1304 crCPSC 1304 crCPSC 130
    Drawing3 crARTS 1013 crARTS 1013 crARTS 101
    English Language3 crENGL 1503 crENGL 1503 crENGL 150
    English Literature3 crLITR 1503 crLITR 1503 crLITR 150
    Environmental Science4 crBIOL 1114 crBIOL 1114 crBIOL 111
    European History3 crHIST 1-CNo creditNo credit
    French8 crFREN 101 & FREN 10216 crFREN 101, FREN 102, FREN 201 & FREN 20216 crFREN 101, FREN 102, FREN 201 & FREN 202
    German16 crGERM 101, GERM 102, GERM 201 & GERM 20216 crGERM 101, GERM 102, GERM 201 & GERM 20216 crGERM 101, GERM 102, GERM 201 & GERM 202
    Human Geography3 crGEOG 1123 crGEOG 1123 crGEOG 112
    Latin8 crLANG 1-C8 crLANG 1-C8 crLANG 1-C
    Macroeconomics3 crECON 2023 crECON 2023 crECON 202
    Microeconomics3 crECON 2013 crECON 2013 crECON 201
    Music Theory2 crMUSI 1212 crMUSI 1212 crMUSI 121
    Physics 14 crPHYS 2114 crPHYS 2114 crPHYS 211
    Physics 24 crPHYS 2124 crPHYS 2124 crPHYS 212
    Physics C: E&M5 crPHYS 2425 crPHYS 2425 crPHYS 242
    Physics C: Mechanics5 crPHYS 2415 crPHYS 2415 crPHYS 241
    Pre-Calculus4 crMATH 130 OR MATH 1264 crMATH 130 OR MATH 1264 crMATH 130 OR MATH 126
    Psychology4 crPSYC 150 & PSYC 1RS4 crPSYC 150 & PSYC 1RS4 crPSYC 150 & PSYC 1RS
    Research3 crASCG 1--3 crASCG 1--3 crASCG 1--
    Seminar3 crASCG 1--3 crASCG 1--3 crASCG 1--
    Spanish Language8 crSPAN 101 & SPAN 10216 crSPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201 & SPAN 20216 crSPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201 & SPAN 202
    Spanish Literature4 crSPAN 2018 crSPAN 201 & SPAN 2028 crSPAN 201 & SPAN 202
    Statistics3 crMATH 251 (AE) or COHP 350 (HP) or STQM 2603 crMATH 251 (AE) or COHP 350 (HP) or STQM 2603 crMATH 251 (AE) or COHP 350 (HP) or STQM 260
    US Government4 crPLSC 122 & PLSC 1RS4 crPLSC 122 & PLSC 1RS4 crPLSC 122 & PLSC 1RS
    US History3 crHIST 1216 crHIST 121 & 1226 crHIST 121 & 122
    World History: Modern3 crHIST 2116 crHIST 211 & 2126 crHIST 211 & 212

    Copied from Ferris State University's AP® credit policy (ferris.edu), checked 29 Oct 2026. Ferris 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 Ferris State University?

    A 3 on every exam on the list we show. Some exams earn more with a higher score; add your exams in the calculator above to see each one.

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

    Up to 16 credits, on French or German or Spanish Language. On this list, one exam earns 2 to 16 credits.

    What if my score is too low?

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

    Is AP® credit guaranteed?

    No. Ferris State University sets its own policy and can change it. We copied this from Ferris State University's AP® credit policy (ferris.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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