AP® credit at University of Dayton

University of Dayton 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 University of Dayton
  • Up to 12 credits from a single exam

From University of Dayton's AP® credit policy (udayton.edu). Last checked 29 Oct 2026.

Example: three AP® scores at University of Dayton
  1. AP® Biologyscore 5BIO 151, 151L, BIO 152, 152L8
  2. AP® Calculus BCscore 3+MTH 168, 1698
  3. AP® English Languagescore 5ENG 1HC, 2006

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

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

    See University of Dayton's full AP® chart (40 exams)
    AP® examScore 3Score 4Score 5
    2-D Art and Design3 crVAF 1123 crVAF 1123 crVAF 112
    3-D Art and Design3 crVAF 1173 crVAF 1173 crVAF 117
    African American Studies3 crRCE 3XX3 crRCE 3XX3 crRCE 3XX
    Art History3 crVAH 2013 crVAH 2013 crVAH 201
    Biology3 crBIO 1014 crBIO 151, 151L8 crBIO 151, 151L, BIO 152, 152L
    Calculus AB4 crMTH 1684 crMTH 1684 crMTH 168
    Calculus BC8 crMTH 168, 1698 crMTH 168, 1698 crMTH 168, 169
    Calculus BC: AB SubscoreMTH 168MTH 168MTH 168
    Chemistry3 crCHM 2004 crCHM 123, 123L8 crCHM 123, 123L, 124, 124L
    Chinese3 crCHI 1016 crCHI 101, 1419 crCHI 101, 141, 201
    Comparative Government3 crPOL 2023 crPOL 2023 crPOL 202
    Computer Science A4 crCPS 1504 crCPS 1504 crCPS 150
    Computer Science Principles3 crCPS 1493 crCPS 1493 crCPS 149
    Drawing3 crVAF 1043 crVAF 1043 crVAF 104
    English Language3 crENG 1HC3 crENG 1HC6 crENG 1HC, 200
    English Literature3 crENG 1HC3 crENG 1HC6 crENG 1HC, 200
    Environmental Science3 crGEO 2083 crGEO 2083 crGEO 208
    European History3 crHST 1HC3 crHST 1HC3 crHST 1HC
    French3 crFRN 1016 crFRN 101, 1419 crFRN 101, 141, 201
    German3 crGER 1016 crGER 101, 1419 crGER 101, 141, 201
    Human Geography3 crGEO 1033 crGEO 1033 crGEO 103
    Italian3 crITA 1016 crITA 101, 1419 crITA 101, 141, 201
    Japanese3 crLNG 1016 crLNG 101, 1419 crLNG 101, 141, 201
    Latin3 crLAT 1016 crLAT 101, 1419 crLAT 101, 141, 201
    Macroeconomics3 crECO 2043 crECO 2043 crECO 204
    Microeconomics3 crECO 2033 crECO 2033 crECO 203
    Music TheoryNo credit2 crGeneral Music4 crGeneral Music
    Physics 13 crPHY 2013 crPHY 2013 crPHY 201
    Physics 23 crPHY 2023 crPHY 2023 crPHY 202
    Physics C: E&M3 crPHY 2073 crPHY 2073 crPHY 207
    Physics C: Mechanics3 crPHY 2063 crPHY 2063 crPHY 206
    Pre-Calculus3 crMTH 1163 crMTH 1163 crMTH 116
    Psychology3 crPSY 1013 crPSY 1013 crPSY 101
    Research3 crCAP Integrative (Crossing Boundaries)3 crCAP Integrative (Crossing Boundaries)3 crCAP Integrative (Crossing Boundaries)
    Spanish Language3 crSPN 1016 crSPN 101, 1419 crSPN 101, 141, 201
    Spanish LiteratureNo credit9 crSPN 202, 311, 2XX12 crSPN 201, 202, 311, 2XX
    Statistics3 crMTH 2073 crMTH 2073 crMTH 207
    US Government3 crPOL 2013 crPOL 2013 crPOL 201
    US History3 crHST 1003 crHST 1003 crHST 100
    World History: Modern3 crHST 1HC3 crHST 1HC3 crHST 1HC

    Copied from University of Dayton's AP® credit policy (udayton.edu), checked 29 Oct 2026. University of Dayton 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 University of Dayton?

    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 University of Dayton?

    Up to 12 credits, on Spanish Literature. On this list, one exam earns 2 to 12 credits.

    What if my score is too low?

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

    Is AP® credit guaranteed?

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