AP® credit at The University of Montana
The University of Montana gives credit for 41 AP® exams. Add your scores to see the courses and credits you'd get, and what to do if a score falls short.
- 41 AP® exams earn credit at The University of Montana
- A 3 earns credit on every exam on The University of Montana's list
- Up to 9 credits from a single exam
From The University of Montana's AP® credit policy (umt.edu). Last checked 28 Oct 2026.
- AP® Biologyscore 4+BIOB 160, BIOB 161N, BIOB 170N, BIOB 171N9
- AP® Calculus BCscore 3+M 171, M 1728
- AP® English Languagescore 3+WRIT 1016
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See The University of Montana's full AP® chart (41 exams)
| AP® exam | Score 3 | Score 4 | Score 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 crARTZ 105A | 3 crARTZ 105A | 3 crARTZ 105A |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 crARTZ 108A | 3 crARTZ 108A | 3 crARTZ 108A |
| African American Studies | 3 crAAST TR1HY | 3 crAAST TR1HY | 3 crAAST TR1HY |
| Art History | 3 crARTH 150H | 3 crARTH 150H | 3 crARTH 150H |
| Biology | 4 crBIOB TR1N (major dept. may substitute BIOB 160/161N, BIOB 170N/171N or BCH 110/111) | 9 crBIOB 160, BIOB 161N, BIOB 170N, BIOB 171N | 9 crBIOB 160, BIOB 161N, BIOB 170N, BIOB 171N |
| Calculus AB | 4 crM 171 | 4 crM 171 | 4 crM 171 |
| Calculus BC | 8 crM 171, M 172 | 8 crM 171, M 172 | 8 crM 171, M 172 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 crM171 | 4 crM171 | 4 crM171 |
| Chemistry | 3 crCHMY TR1N | 3 crCHMY 121N | 3 crCHMY 121N |
| Chinese | 8 crCHIN 101, CHIN 102 | 8 crCHIN 101, CHIN 102 | 8 crCHIN 101, CHIN 102 |
| Comparative Government | 3 crPSCI 220S | 3 crPSCI 220S | 3 crPSCI 220S |
| Computer Science A | 3 crCSCI 151 | 3 crCSCI 151 | 3 crCSCI 151 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 crCSCI 150 | 3 crCSCI 150 | 3 crCSCI 150 |
| Drawing | 3 crARTZ 105A | 3 crARTZ 105A | 3 crARTZ 105A |
| English Language | 6 crWRIT 101 | 6 crWRIT 101 | 6 crWRIT 101 |
| English Literature | 6 crLIT TR1L | 6 crLIT 110L | 6 crLIT 110L |
| Environmental Science | 4 crENSC TR1N | 4 crENSC 105N | 4 crENSC 105N |
| European History | 6 crHSTR TR1HY | 6 crHSTR TR1HY | 6 crHSTR TR1HY |
| French | 8 crFRCH 101, FRCH 102 | 8 crFRCH 101, FRCH 102 | 8 crFRCH 101, FRCH 102 |
| German | 8 crGRMN 101, GRMN 102 | 8 crGRMN 101, GRMN 102 | 8 crGRMN 101, GRMN 102 |
| Human Geography | 3 crGPHY 121S | 3 crGPHY 121S | 3 crGPHY 121S |
| Italian | 8 crITLN 101, ITLN 102 | 8 crITLN 101, ITLN 102 | 8 crITLN 101, ITLN 102 |
| Japanese | 8 crJPNS 101, JPNS 102 | 8 crJPNS 101, JPNS 102 | 8 crJPNS 101, JPNS 102 |
| Latin | 8 crLATN 101, LATN 102 | 8 crLATN 101, LATN 102 | 8 crLATN 101, LATN 102 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 crECNS TR1S | 3 crECNS 202S | 3 crECNS 202S |
| Microeconomics | 3 crECNS TR1S | 3 crECNS 201S | 3 crECNS 201S |
| Music Theory | 6 crMUSI TR1 Determined by Music Department | 6 crMUSI TR1 Determined by Music Department | 6 crMUSI TR1 Determined by Music Department |
| Physics 1 | 5 crPHSX 205N, PHSX 206N | 5 crPHSX 205N, PHSX 206N | 5 crPHSX 205N, PHSX 206N |
| Physics 2 | 5 crPHSX 207N, PHSX 208N | 5 crPHSX 207N, PHSX 208N | 5 crPHSX 207N, PHSX 208N |
| Physics C: E&M | 4 crPHSX 217N | 4 crPHSX 217N | 4 crPHSX 217N |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 crPHSX 215N | 4 crPHSX 215N | 4 crPHSX 215N |
| Pre-Calculus | 4 crM 151 | 4 crM 151 | 4 crM 151 |
| Psychology | 3 crPSYX 100S | 3 crPSYX 100S | 3 crPSYX 100S |
| Research | 3 cr- TR1 | 3 cr- TR1 | 3 cr- TR1 |
| Seminar | 3 cr- TR1 | 3 cr- TR1 | 3 cr- TR1 |
| Spanish Language | 8 crSPNS 101, SPNS 102 | 8 crSPNS 101, SPNS 102 | 8 crSPNS 101, SPNS 102 |
| Spanish Literature | 6 crSPNS TR1L | 6 crSPNS TR1L | 6 crSPNS TR1L |
| Statistics | 3 crSTAT 216 | 3 crSTAT 216 | 3 crSTAT 216 |
| US Government | 3 crPSCI 210S | 3 crPSCI 210S | 3 crPSCI 210S |
| US History | 6 crHSTA TR1HY | 6 crHSTA TR1HY | 6 crHSTA TR1HY |
| World History: Modern | 6 crHSTR TR1HX | 6 crHSTR TR1HX | 6 crHSTR TR1HX |
Copied from The University of Montana's AP® credit policy (umt.edu), checked 28 Oct 2026. The University of Montana sets its own policy and can change it, so credit is never guaranteed.
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AP® Calculus AB
AP® Calculus BC
AP® Pre-Calculus
AP® Statistics
AP® Computer Science A
AP® Computer Science Principles
AP® Biology
AP® Chemistry
AP® Environmental Science
AP® Physics 1
AP® English Language
AP® English Literature
AP® US History
AP® Macroeconomics
AP® Microeconomics
AP® Psychology
AP® French
AP® Art History
Study guides for every AP® exam
A printable PDF for each of the 36 AP® exams, $5 each. The green tag marks the exams The University of Montana gives credit for.
CreditAfrican American Studies
CreditArt History
CreditBiology
CreditCalculus AB
CreditCalculus BC
CreditChemistry
CreditChinese
CreditComparative Government
CreditComputer Science A
CreditComputer Science Principles
CreditEnglish Language
CreditEnglish Literature
CreditEnvironmental Science
CreditEuropean History
CreditFrench
CreditGerman
CreditHuman Geography
CreditItalian
CreditJapanese
CreditLatin
CreditMacroeconomics
CreditMicroeconomics
CreditPhysics 1
CreditPhysics 2
CreditPhysics C: E&M
CreditPhysics C: Mechanics
CreditPre-Calculus
CreditPsychology
CreditSpanish Language
CreditSpanish Literature
CreditStatistics
CreditUS Government
CreditUS History
CreditWorld History: Modern
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| Project Management | Business & Management | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Computer Concepts and Applications | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Current Trends in Computer Science and IT | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Cybersecurity | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Data Structure and Algorithms | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Database Fundamentals | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Database Programming | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Ethics in Technology | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Fundamentals of Information Technology | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Introduction to Computing | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Introduction to HTML and CSS | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Introduction to Java | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Introduction to Javascript | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Introduction to Linux | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Introduction to Networking | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Introduction to Operating Systems | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Network and Systems Security | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Programming in C | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Programming in C++ | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Programming in Python | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Software Engineering | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| System Analysis and Design | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Business Math | Mathematics | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Calculus 1 | Mathematics | 4 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Calculus 2 | Mathematics | 4 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Discrete Mathematics | Mathematics | 4 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Principles of Statistics | Mathematics | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Quantitative Analysis | Mathematics | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| College Algebra | Mathematics | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Precalculus | Mathematics | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Calculus 3 (Multivariable) | Mathematics | 4 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Chemistry I | Natural & Health Sciences | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Environmental Science | Natural & Health Sciences | 1 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Healthcare Finance and Budgeting | Natural & Health Sciences | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Healthcare Organization and Management | Natural & Health Sciences | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Human Resource Management in Healthcare | Natural & Health Sciences | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Intro to Biology 1 | Natural & Health Sciences | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Intro to Biology 2 | Natural & Health Sciences | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Medical Terminology | Natural & Health Sciences | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Physics I | Natural & Health Sciences | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Anatomy & Physiology I | Natural & Health Sciences | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | Natural & Health Sciences | 1 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Anatomy & Physiology II | Natural & Health Sciences | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | Natural & Health Sciences | 1 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Chemistry Lab | Natural & Health Sciences | 1 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Physics Lab | Natural & Health Sciences | 1 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Abnormal Psychology | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Advanced Social Psychology | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Advanced Technical Writing | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Educational Psychology | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Ethics in the Social Sciences | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Introduction to Criminology | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Introduction to Psychology | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Introduction to Sociology | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Macroeconomics | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Microeconomics | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Principles of Philosophy | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Psychology of Diversity | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Psychology of Personality | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Research Methods in Psychology | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| English Composition I | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| English Composition II | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| American Literature | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Art History I | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Art History II | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| U.S. History I | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| U.S. History II | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| French I | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| French II | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Critical Thinking & Analysis | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
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Questions students ask
What AP® score do I need for credit at The University of Montana?
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 The University of Montana?
Up to 9 credits, on Biology. On this list, one exam earns 3 to 9 credits.
What if my score is too low?
If your score is below what The University of Montana asks for on that exam, you can retake the exam next May, take a CLEP® exam if The University of Montana accepts it, or take a self-paced course with an ACE or NCCRS credit recommendation. The University of Montana decides what counts, so ask before you enroll.
Is AP® credit guaranteed?
No. The University of Montana sets its own policy and can change it. We copied this from The University of Montana's AP® credit policy (umt.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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