AP® credit at University of Louisville

University of Louisville gives credit for 42 AP® exams. Add your scores to see the courses and credits you'd get, and what to do if a score falls short.

  • 42 AP® exams earn credit at University of Louisville
  • A 3 earns credit on every exam on University of Louisville's list
  • Up to 8 credits from a single exam

From University of Louisville's AP® credit policy (louisville.edu). Last checked 28 Oct 2026.

Example: three AP® scores at University of Louisville
  1. AP® Biologyscore 3+BIOL 1023
  2. AP® Calculus BCscore 4+Math 205-2068
  3. AP® English Languagescore 3+ENGL 1013

Credits before your first class14

Add up your AP® credit at University of Louisville

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

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

    See University of Louisville's full AP® chart (42 exams)
    AP® examScore 3Score 4Score 5
    2-D Art and Design3 crART 100X3 crART 1053 crART 105
    3-D Art and Design3 crART 100X3 crART 1063 crART 106
    African American Studies3 crPAS 2003 crPAS 2003 crPAS 200
    Art History3 crARTH 100X3 crARTH 2503 crARTH 250
    Biology3 crBIOL 1023 crBIOL 1023 crBIOL 102
    Business & Personal Finance3 crFIN 100X3 crFIN 100X3 crFIN 100X
    Calculus AB3 crMath 1804 crMath 2054 crMath 205
    Calculus BC3 crUniversity Elective8 crMath 205-2068 crMath 205-206
    Calculus BC: AB Subscore3 crMath 1804 crMath 2054 crMath 205
    Chemistry3 crCHEM 2016 crCHEM 201, 2026 crCHEM 201, 202
    Chinese3 crCHNS 1023 crCHNS 2023 crCHNS 301
    Comparative Government3 crPOLS 100X3 crPOLS 2023 crPOLS 202
    Computer Science A3 crCIS 100X or CSE 100X3 crCIS 100X or CSE 100X3 crCIS 100X or CSE 100X
    Computer Science Principles3 crCIS 100X OR CSE 100X3 crCIS 100X OR CSE 100X3 crCIS 100X OR CSE 100X
    Drawing3 crART 100X3 crART 1073 crART 107
    English Language3 crENGL 1013 crENGL 1013 crENGL 101
    English Literature3 crENGL 2503 crENGL 2503 crENGL 250
    Environmental Science4 crBIOL 2634 crBIOL 2634 crBIOL 263
    European History3 crHIST 1023 crHIST 1023 crHIST 102
    French4 crFREN 1224 crFREN 2016 crFREN 202, 313
    German4 crGER 1224 crGER 2216 crGER 222, 313
    Human Geography3 crGEOG 2003 crGEOG 2003 crGEOG 200
    Italian3 crML 1023 crM L 2026 crML 301, 302
    Japanese3 crJAPN 1023 crJAPN 2026 crJAPN 301, 302
    Latin3 crLAT 1023 crLAT 2026 crLAT 301, 302
    Macroeconomics3 crECON 2023 crECON 2023 crECON 202
    Microeconomics3 crECON 2013 crECON 2013 crECON 201
    Music Theory3 crMUH 100X3 crMUH 100X3 crMUH 100X
    Physics 14 crPHYS 221, 2234 crPHYS 221, 2234 crPHYS 221, 223
    Physics 24 crPHYS 222, 2244 crPHYS 222, 2244 crPHYS 222, 224
    Physics C: E&M4 crPHYS 296, 2994 crPHYS 296, 2994 crPHYS 296, 299
    Physics C: Mechanics5 crPHYS 295, 2985 crPHYS 295, 2985 crPHYS 295, 298
    Pre-Calculus4 crMath 1904 crMath 1904 crMath 190
    Psychology3 crSOCS 200XGENSB3 crPSYC 2013 crPSYC 201
    Research3 crENGL 1023 crENGL 1023 crENGL 102
    Seminar3 crENGL 1013 crENGL 1013 crENGL 101
    Spanish Language4 crSPAN 1224 crSPAN 1236 crSPAN 201, 202
    Spanish Literature4 crSPAN 1236 crSPAN 201, 2026 crSPAN 202, 313
    Statistics3 crMATH 1093 crMATH 1093 crMATH 109
    US Government3 crPOLS 100X3 crPOLS 2013 crPOLS 201
    US History6 crHIST 104, 1056 crHIST 104, 1056 crHIST 104, 105
    World History: Modern3 crHIST 1023 crHIST 1023 crHIST 102

    Copied from University of Louisville's AP® credit policy (louisville.edu), checked 28 Oct 2026. University of Louisville 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 Louisville?

    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 University of Louisville?

    Up to 8 credits, on Calculus BC or Music Theory. On this list, one exam earns 3 to 8 credits.

    What if my score is too low?

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

    Is AP® credit guaranteed?

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