AP® credit at University of Richmond

University of Richmond gives credit for 29 AP® exams. Add your scores to see the courses and credits you'd get, and what to do if a score falls short.

  • 29 AP® exams earn credit at University of Richmond
  • Up to 2 credits from a single exam

From University of Richmond's AP® credit policy (registrar.richmond.edu). Last checked 28 Oct 2026.

Example: three AP® scores at University of Richmond
  1. AP® Biologyscore 4+BIOL 9011
  2. AP® Calculus BCscore 4+MATH 211 & 2122
  3. AP® English Languagescore 4+ENGL 100-level elective1

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

    See University of Richmond's full AP® chart (29 exams)
    AP® examScore 3Score 4Score 5
    African American StudiesNo creditNo credit1 crAFST 901
    Art HistoryNo creditNo credit1 crARTH 100-level elective
    BiologyNo credit1 crBIOL 9011 crBIOL 901
    Calculus AB1 crMATH 2111 crMATH 2111 crMATH 211
    Calculus BC1 crMATH 2112 crMATH 211 & 2122 crMATH 211 & 212
    ChemistryNo credit1 crCHEM 9011 crCHEM 141
    ChineseNo credit1 cr202 or 2211 cr202 or 221
    Comparative GovernmentNo credit1 crPLSC 2401 crPLSC 240
    Computer Science A0 crExempt from CMSC 150 as a prerequisite to enroll in CMSC 221 (placement only)1 crCMSC 1501 crCMSC 150
    Computer Science PrinciplesNo credit1 crCMSC 9011 crCMSC 105
    English LanguageNo credit1 crENGL 100-level elective1 crENGL 100-level elective
    English LiteratureNo credit1 crENGL 200-level elective1 crENGL 200-level elective
    Environmental ScienceNo credit1 crENVR 9011 crENVR 901
    European HistoryNo credit1 crHIST - General Elective1 crHIST 100-level elective
    FrenchNo credit1 cr202 or 2211 cr202 or 221
    GermanNo credit1 cr202 or 2211 cr202 or 221
    ItalianNo credit1 cr202 or 2211 cr202 or 221
    JapaneseNo credit1 cr202 or 2211 cr202 or 221
    LatinNo credit1 crLATN 2021 crLATN 202
    MacroeconomicsNo creditNo credit1 crECON 102
    MicroeconomicsNo creditNo credit1 crECON 101
    Music TheoryNo credit1 crMUS 100-level elective1 crMUS 100-level elective
    Physics 1No credit1 crPHYS 9011 crPHYS 901
    Physics 2No credit1 crPHYS 9011 crPHYS 901
    Physics C: E&MNo credit1 crPHYS 1321 crPHYS 132
    Physics C: MechanicsNo credit1 crPHYS 1311 crPHYS 131
    PsychologyNo credit1 crPSYC 1001 crPSYC 100
    Spanish Language0 crExemption only (placement only)1 crLAIS 2211 crLAIS 221
    Spanish Literature0 crExemption only (placement only)1 crLAIS 2211 crLAIS 221

    Copied from University of Richmond's AP® credit policy (registrar.richmond.edu), checked 28 Oct 2026. University of Richmond sets its own policy and can change it, so credit is never guaranteed. Credits are in units.

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    Questions students ask

    What AP® score do I need for credit at University of Richmond?

    It depends on the exam: from a 3 on some exams to a 5 on others. Add your exams in the calculator above to see each one.

    How much credit can one AP® exam earn at University of Richmond?

    Up to 2 credits (units), on Calculus BC. On this list, one exam earns 1 to 2 credits.

    What if my score is too low?

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

    Is AP® credit guaranteed?

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