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.

Example: three AP® scores at The University of Montana
  1. AP® Biologyscore 4+BIOB 160, BIOB 161N, BIOB 170N, BIOB 171N9
  2. AP® Calculus BCscore 3+M 171, M 1728
  3. AP® English Languagescore 3+WRIT 1016

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

    See The University of Montana's full AP® chart (41 exams)
    AP® examScore 3Score 4Score 5
    2-D Art and Design3 crARTZ 105A3 crARTZ 105A3 crARTZ 105A
    3-D Art and Design3 crARTZ 108A3 crARTZ 108A3 crARTZ 108A
    African American Studies3 crAAST TR1HY3 crAAST TR1HY3 crAAST TR1HY
    Art History3 crARTH 150H3 crARTH 150H3 crARTH 150H
    Biology4 crBIOB TR1N (major dept. may substitute BIOB 160/161N, BIOB 170N/171N or BCH 110/111)9 crBIOB 160, BIOB 161N, BIOB 170N, BIOB 171N9 crBIOB 160, BIOB 161N, BIOB 170N, BIOB 171N
    Calculus AB4 crM 1714 crM 1714 crM 171
    Calculus BC8 crM 171, M 1728 crM 171, M 1728 crM 171, M 172
    Calculus BC: AB Subscore4 crM1714 crM1714 crM171
    Chemistry3 crCHMY TR1N3 crCHMY 121N3 crCHMY 121N
    Chinese8 crCHIN 101, CHIN 1028 crCHIN 101, CHIN 1028 crCHIN 101, CHIN 102
    Comparative Government3 crPSCI 220S3 crPSCI 220S3 crPSCI 220S
    Computer Science A3 crCSCI 1513 crCSCI 1513 crCSCI 151
    Computer Science Principles3 crCSCI 1503 crCSCI 1503 crCSCI 150
    Drawing3 crARTZ 105A3 crARTZ 105A3 crARTZ 105A
    English Language6 crWRIT 1016 crWRIT 1016 crWRIT 101
    English Literature6 crLIT TR1L6 crLIT 110L6 crLIT 110L
    Environmental Science4 crENSC TR1N4 crENSC 105N4 crENSC 105N
    European History6 crHSTR TR1HY6 crHSTR TR1HY6 crHSTR TR1HY
    French8 crFRCH 101, FRCH 1028 crFRCH 101, FRCH 1028 crFRCH 101, FRCH 102
    German8 crGRMN 101, GRMN 1028 crGRMN 101, GRMN 1028 crGRMN 101, GRMN 102
    Human Geography3 crGPHY 121S3 crGPHY 121S3 crGPHY 121S
    Italian8 crITLN 101, ITLN 1028 crITLN 101, ITLN 1028 crITLN 101, ITLN 102
    Japanese8 crJPNS 101, JPNS 1028 crJPNS 101, JPNS 1028 crJPNS 101, JPNS 102
    Latin8 crLATN 101, LATN 1028 crLATN 101, LATN 1028 crLATN 101, LATN 102
    Macroeconomics3 crECNS TR1S3 crECNS 202S3 crECNS 202S
    Microeconomics3 crECNS TR1S3 crECNS 201S3 crECNS 201S
    Music Theory6 crMUSI TR1 Determined by Music Department6 crMUSI TR1 Determined by Music Department6 crMUSI TR1 Determined by Music Department
    Physics 15 crPHSX 205N, PHSX 206N5 crPHSX 205N, PHSX 206N5 crPHSX 205N, PHSX 206N
    Physics 25 crPHSX 207N, PHSX 208N5 crPHSX 207N, PHSX 208N5 crPHSX 207N, PHSX 208N
    Physics C: E&M4 crPHSX 217N4 crPHSX 217N4 crPHSX 217N
    Physics C: Mechanics4 crPHSX 215N4 crPHSX 215N4 crPHSX 215N
    Pre-Calculus4 crM 1514 crM 1514 crM 151
    Psychology3 crPSYX 100S3 crPSYX 100S3 crPSYX 100S
    Research3 cr- TR13 cr- TR13 cr- TR1
    Seminar3 cr- TR13 cr- TR13 cr- TR1
    Spanish Language8 crSPNS 101, SPNS 1028 crSPNS 101, SPNS 1028 crSPNS 101, SPNS 102
    Spanish Literature6 crSPNS TR1L6 crSPNS TR1L6 crSPNS TR1L
    Statistics3 crSTAT 2163 crSTAT 2163 crSTAT 216
    US Government3 crPSCI 210S3 crPSCI 210S3 crPSCI 210S
    US History6 crHSTA TR1HY6 crHSTA TR1HY6 crHSTA TR1HY
    World History: Modern6 crHSTR TR1HX6 crHSTR TR1HX6 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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    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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