AP® credit at University of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa gives credit for 39 AP® exams. Add your scores to see the courses and credits you'd get, and what to do if a score falls short.

  • 39 AP® exams earn credit at University of Northern Iowa
  • Up to 12 credits from a single exam

From University of Northern Iowa's AP® credit policy (uni.edu). Last checked 28 Oct 2026.

Example: three AP® scores at University of Northern Iowa
  1. AP® Biologyscore 5BIOL2051, 20528
  2. AP® Calculus BCscore 4+MATH1420, 14218
  3. AP® English Languagescore 3+ENGLISH 10053

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

    See University of Northern Iowa's full AP® chart (39 exams)
    AP® examScore 3Score 4Score 5
    2-D Art and Design3 crART1000Z3 crART1000Z3 crART1000Z
    3-D Art and Design3 crART1000Z3 crART1000Z3 crART1000Z
    Art History3 crARTHIST10046 crARTHIST1111, ARTHIST12226 crARTHIST1111, ARTHIST1222
    BiologyNo credit4 crBIOL20518 crBIOL2051, 2052
    Calculus AB4 crMATH14204 crMATH14204 crMATH1420
    Calculus BC4 crMATH14208 crMATH1420, 14218 crMATH1420, 1421
    ChemistryNo credit4 crCHEM11108 crCHEM1110, 1120
    Chinese4 crCHIN10018 crCHIN1001, 100212 crCHIN1001, 1002, 1011
    Comparative Government3 crPOLCOMP10403 crPOLCOMP10403 crPOLCOMP1040
    Computer Science ANo credit3 crCS11603 crCS1160
    Computer Science Principles3 crCS1000Z3 crCS1000Z3 crCS1000Z
    Drawing3 crART1000Z3 crART1000Z3 crART1000Z
    English Language3 crENGLISH 10053 crENGLISH 10053 crENGLISH 1005
    English Literature3 crENGLISH11206 crENGLISH 1005, 11206 crENGLISH 1005, 1120
    Environmental Science4 crEARTHSCI1000SR4 crEARTHSCI1000SR4 crEARTHSCI1000SR
    European History3 crHIST1000HG3 crHIST1000HG3 crHIST1000HG
    French6 crFREN1001, 10029 crFREN1001, 1002, 200112 crFREN1001, 1002, 2001, 2002
    German6 crGER1001, 10029 crGER1001, 1002, 200112 crGER1001, 1002, 2001, 2002
    Human Geography3 crGEOG11203 crGEOG11203 crGEOG1120
    Italian6 crLANG1000Z9 crLANG1000Z12 crLANG1000Z
    Japanese6 crLANG1000Z9 crLANG1000Z12 crLANG1000Z
    Latin6 crLANG1000Z9 crLANG1000Z12 crLANG1000Z
    Macroeconomics3 crECON10413 crECON10413 crECON1041
    Microeconomics3 crECON10513 crECON10513 crECON1051
    Music Theory1 crEquivalency to be determined by Music Department1 crEquivalency to be determined by Music Department1 crEquivalency to be determined by Music Department
    Physics 14 crPHYSICS15114 crPHYSICS15114 crPHYSICS1511
    Physics 24 crPHYSICS15124 crPHYSICS15124 crPHYSICS1512
    Physics C: E&M4 crPHYSICS17024 crPHYSICS17024 crPHYSICS1702
    Physics C: Mechanics4 crPHYSICS17014 crPHYSICS17014 crPHYSICS1701
    Pre-Calculus4 crMATH11404 crMATH11404 crMATH1140
    Psychology3 crPSYCH10013 crPSYCH10013 crPSYCH1001
    Research3 crENGLISH1000Z6 crENGLISH1005, COMM10006 crENGLISH1005, COMM1000
    Seminar3 crENGLISH1000Z3 crENGLISH1000Z3 crENGLISH1000Z
    Spanish Language6 crSPAN1001, 10029 crSPAN1001, 1002, 200112 crSPAN1001, 1002, 2001, 2002
    Spanish Literature3 crSPAN1000HG3 crSPAN1000HG3 crSPAN1000HG
    Statistics3 crSTAT17723 crSTAT17723 crSTAT1772
    US Government3 crPOLAMER10143 crPOLAMER10143 crPOLAMER1014
    US History3 crHIST1000HD6 crHIST 1110, 11206 crHIST 1110, 1120
    World History: Modern3 crHIST1000HG3 crHIST1000HG3 crHIST1000HG

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

    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 Northern Iowa?

    Up to 12 credits, on Chinese or French or German or Italian and others. On this list, one exam earns 1 to 12 credits.

    What if my score is too low?

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

    Is AP® credit guaranteed?

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