AP® credit at Missouri State University

Missouri State 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 Missouri State University
  • Up to 15 credits from a single exam

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

Example: three AP® scores at Missouri State University
  1. AP® Biologyscore 3+BIO 1014
  2. AP® Calculus BCscore 3+MTH 261, 28010
  3. AP® English Languagescore 5ENG110 and ENG2106

Credits before your first class20

Add up your AP® credit at Missouri State University

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

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

    See Missouri State University's full AP® chart (40 exams)
    AP® examScore 3Score 4Score 5
    2-D Art and Design3 crART electives3 crART 1003 crART 100
    3-D Art and Design3 crART electives3 crART 1003 crART 100
    African American Studies3 crAAS 1003 crAAS 1003 crAAS 100
    Art History6 crWaive ART 271, 2726 crWaive ART 271, 2726 crWaive ART 271, 272
    Biology4 crBIO 1014 crBIO 1214 crBIO 121
    Calculus AB5 crMTH 2615 crMTH 2615 crMTH 261
    Calculus BC10 crMTH 261, 28010 crMTH 261, 28010 crMTH 261, 280
    Chemistry5 crCHM 116, 1175 crCHM 160, 1619 crCHM 160, 161, 170, 171
    Chinese6 crCHI 101, 1029 crCHI 101, 102, 20115 crCHI 001, 101, 102, 201, 202
    Comparative Government3 crPLS 2053 crPLS 2053 crPLS 205
    Computer Science A4 crCSC 1314 crCSC 1314 crCSC 131
    Computer Science Principles3 crCSC 1303 crCSC 1303 crCSC 130
    Drawing3 crART electives3 crART 1153 crART 115
    English Language3 crENG 1103 crENG 1106 crENG110 and ENG210
    English Literature3 crENG 1103 crENG 1106 crENG110 and ENG210
    Environmental Science4 crGEC 1084 crGEC 1084 crGEC 108
    European History3 crGEC 1113 crGEC 1113 crGEC 111
    French6 crFRN 101, 1029 crFRN 101, 102, 20115 crFRN 001, 101, 102, 201, 202
    German6 crGRM 101, 1029 crGRM 101, 102, 20115 crGRM 001, 101, 102, 201, 202
    Human Geography3 crGEC 1153 crGEC 1153 crGEC 115
    Italian6 crITL 101, 1029 crITL 101, 102, 20115 crITL 001, 101, 102, 201, 202
    Japanese6 crJPN 101, 1029 crJPN 101, 102, 20115 crJPN 001, 101, 102, 201, 202
    Latin3 crLTN electives3 crLTN electives3 crLTN electives
    Macroeconomics3 crECO 1553 crECO 1553 crECO 155
    Microeconomics3 crECO 1653 crECO 1653 crECO 165
    Music Theory3 crMUS 1033 crMUS 1033 crMUS 103
    Physics 1No credit4 crPHY 1234 crPHY 123
    Physics 24 crPHY 1244 crPHY 1244 crPHY 124
    Physics C: E&M5 crPHY 2045 crPHY 2045 crPHY 204
    Physics C: Mechanics5 crPHY 2035 crPHY 2035 crPHY 203
    Pre-Calculus5 crMTH 1385 crMTH 1385 crMTH 138
    Psychology3 crPSY 1213 crPSY 1213 crPSY 121
    ResearchNo credit3 crGEN 0003 crGEN 000
    SeminarNo credit3 crGEN 0003 crGEN 000
    Spanish Language6 crSPN 101, 1029 crSPN 101, 102, 20115 crSPN 001, SPN 101, 102, 201, & 202
    Spanish Literature6 crSPN 101, 1029 crSPN 101, 102, 20115 crSPN 001, SPN 101, 102, 201, 202
    Statistics3 crMTH 3403 crMTH 3403 crMTH 340
    US Government3 crPLS 1013 crPLS 1013 crPLS 101
    US History6 crHST 121, 1226 crHST 121, 1226 crHST 121, 122
    World History: Modern3 crHST 1043 crHST 1043 crHST 104

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

    Up to 15 credits, on Chinese or French or German or Italian and others. On this list, one exam earns 3 to 15 credits.

    What if my score is too low?

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

    Is AP® credit guaranteed?

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