AP® credit at Marian University

Marian University gives credit for 36 AP® exams. Add your scores to see the courses and credits you'd get, and what to do if a score falls short.

  • 36 AP® exams earn credit at Marian University
  • Up to 12 credits from a single exam

From Marian University's AP® credit policy (marianuniversity.edu). Last checked 28 Oct 2026.

Example: three AP® scores at Marian University
  1. AP® Biologyscore 3+BI0 100 & BIO 150 Human Biology/Lab, BIO 101 or (BIO 102 for Biology Majors)4
  2. AP® Calculus BCscore 3+MAT 202 Calculus II5
  3. AP® English Languagescore 3+ENG 105 Expository Writing3

Credits before your first class12

Add up your AP® credit at Marian University

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

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

    See Marian University's full AP® chart (36 exams)
    AP® examScore 3Score 4Score 5
    2-D Art and Design3 crART 201 Design3 crART 201 Design3 crART 201 Design
    3-D Art and Design3 crART 211 Basic Sculpture3 crART 211 Basic Sculpture3 crART 211 Basic Sculpture
    Art History3 crART 230 OR ART 2403 crART 230 OR ART 2403 crART 230 OR ART 240
    Biology4 crBI0 100 & BIO 150 Human Biology/Lab, BIO 101 or (BIO 102 for Biology Majors)4 crBI0 100 & BIO 150 Human Biology/Lab, BIO 101 or (BIO 102 for Biology Majors)4 crBI0 100 & BIO 150 Human Biology/Lab, BIO 101 or (BIO 102 for Biology Majors)
    Calculus AB5 crMAT 201 Calculus I5 crMAT 201 Calculus I5 crMAT 201 Calculus I
    Calculus BC5 crMAT 202 Calculus II5 crMAT 202 Calculus II5 crMAT 202 Calculus II
    Chemistry4 crCHE 101 Principles of Chemistry I8 crCHE 101 and CHE 1028 crCHE 101 and CHE 102
    Chinese6 crFLA 299 Foreign Language Electives9 crFLA 299 Foreign Language Electives12 crFLA 299 Foreign Language Electives
    Computer Science A3 crTEC 212 Computer Programming I3 crTEC 212 Computer Programming I3 crTEC 212 Computer Programming I
    Computer Science Principles3 crDAT 310 Data Visualization3 crDAT 310 Data Visualization3 crDAT 310 Data Visualization
    Drawing3 crART 111 Basic Drawing3 crART 111 Basic Drawing3 crART 111 Basic Drawing
    English Language3 crENG 105 Expository Writing3 crENG 105 Expository Writing3 crENG 105 Expository Writing
    English Literature3 crENG 112 Intro to Literary Genres3 crENG 112 Intro to Literary Genres3 crENG 112 Intro to Literary Genres
    Environmental Science4 crBIO 104 Environmental Science4 crBIO 104 Environmental Science4 crBIO 104 Environmental Science
    European History6 crHIS 101 and HIS 1026 crHIS 101 and HIS 1026 crHIS 101 and HIS 102
    French6 crFRE 101 and FRE 1029 crFRE 101, FRE 102, and FRE 20112 crFRE 101, FRE 102, FRE 201, and FRE 202
    German6 crGER 101 and GER 1029 crGER 101, GER 102 and GER 20112 crGER 101, GER 102, GER 201 and GER 202
    Human Geography3 crGEO 201 World Regional Geography3 crGEO 201 World Regional Geography3 crGEO 201 World Regional Geography
    Italian6 crFLA 299 Foreign Language Electives9 crFLA 299 Foreign Language Electives12 crFLA 299 Foreign Language Electives
    Japanese6 crFLA 299 Foreign Language Electives9 crFLA 299 Foreign Language Electives12 crFLA 299 Foreign Language Electives
    Macroeconomics3 crECO 201 Macroeconomics3 crECO 201 Macroeconomics3 crECO 201 Macroeconomics
    Microeconomics3 crECO 202 Microeconomics3 crECO 202 Microeconomics3 crECO 202 Microeconomics
    Music Theory6 crMUS 211 AND MUS 2129 crMUS 211 & MUS 212 & MUS 31112 crMUS 211, 212, 311 AND 312
    Physics 15 crPHS 299 Physics Electives5 crPHS 299 Physics Electives5 crPHS 299 Physics Electives
    Physics 25 crPHS 211 Elementary Physics5 crPHS 211 Elementary Physics5 crPHS 211 Elementary Physics
    Physics C: E&M5 crPHS 205 University Physics II5 crPHS 205 University Physics II5 crPHS 205 University Physics II
    Physics C: Mechanics5 crPHS 203 University Physics I5 crPHS 203 University Physics I5 crPHS 203 University Physics I
    Psychology3 crPSY 101 General Psychology3 crPSY 101 General Psychology3 crPSY 101 General Psychology
    Research3 crENG 106 Argumentative and Research Writing3 crENG 106 Argumentative and Research Writing3 crENG 106 Argumentative and Research Writing
    Seminar3 crGEN 299 General Electives3 crGEN 299 General Electives3 crGEN 299 General Electives
    Spanish Language6 crSPA 101 and SPA 1029 crSPA 101, SPA 102, and SPA 20112 crSPA 101, SPA 102, SPA 201, and SPA 202
    Spanish LiteratureNo credit6 crSPA 2996 crSPA 299
    Statistics4 crMAT 122 Intro to Probability and Statistics4 crMAT 122 Intro to Probability and Statistics4 crMAT 122 Intro to Probability and Statistics
    US Government3 crPOS 205 American Government3 crPOS 205 American Government3 crPOS 205 American Government
    US History6 crHIS 111 and HIS 1126 crHIS 111 and HIS 1126 crHIS 111 and HIS 112
    World History: Modern6 crHIS 101 and HIS 1026 crHIS 101 and HIS 1026 crHIS 101 and HIS 102

    Copied from Marian University's AP® credit policy (marianuniversity.edu), checked 28 Oct 2026. Marian 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 Marian 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 Marian University?

    Up to 12 credits, on Chinese or French or German or Italian and others. On this list, one exam earns 3 to 12 credits.

    What if my score is too low?

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

    Is AP® credit guaranteed?

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