University of Richmond AP credit

What each AP score earns at University of Richmond for 2026: 30 exams, credit shown in credits. Always confirm with the school before you plan your schedule.

Rules that apply to every exam

University of Richmond students may bring in no more than seven units of credit, including credit by examination and transfer credit, toward degree units.
Official AP scores must be sent directly from the College Board to the University of Richmond (college code 5569) before credit may be applied.
AP tests must be taken prior to initial collegiate enrollment to earn credit.
Credit earned by examination will not be awarded for the same course more than once.
Exemption from a course based on an AP score meets a requirement but is not eligible for transfer of credit.
This Credit by Examination Policy is effective as of March 2026 and is subject to change.

AP exam	Score	Credit	Courses
AP African American Studies	5	1	AFST 901Gen Ed requirement applied: Not applicable
AP Art History	5	1	ARTH 100-level electiveSee Visual and Media Arts Practice and Art History Department Chair about receiving credit for either ARTH 121 or ARTH 122. Gen Ed requirement applied: Not applicable
AP Biology	4+	1	BIOL 901Gen Ed requirement applied: Natural Science Inquiry (AINS)
AP Calculus AB	3+	1	MATH 211Gen Ed requirement applied: Symbolic Reasoning Inquiry (AISR)
AP Calculus BC	4+	2	MATH 211 & 212For AB subscores, refer to the Calculus AB information. Gen Ed requirement applied: Symbolic Reasoning Inquiry (AISR)
	3	1	MATH 211For AB subscores, refer to the Calculus AB information. Gen Ed requirement applied: Symbolic Reasoning Inquiry (AISR)
AP Chemistry	5	1	CHEM 141Gen Ed requirement applied: Natural Science Inquiry (AINS)
	4	1	CHEM 901Gen Ed requirement applied: Natural Science Inquiry (AINS)
AP Comparative Government and Politics	4+	1	PLSC 240Gen Ed requirement applied: Social Inquiry (AISO)
AP Computer Science A	4+	1	CMSC 150Score of 3 grants exemption from CMSC 150 as a prerequisite to enroll in CMSC 221 with 0 units. Gen Ed requirement applied: Symbolic Reasoning Inquiry (AISR)
AP Computer Science Principles	5	1	CMSC 105Gen Ed requirement applied: Symbolic Reasoning Inquiry (AISR)
	4	1	CMSC 901Gen Ed requirement applied: Not applicable
AP English Language and Composition	4+	1	ENGL 100-level electiveGen Ed requirement applied: Not applicable
AP English Literature and Composition	4+	1	ENGL 200-level electiveGen Ed requirement applied: Not applicable
AP Environmental Science	4+	1	ENVR 901Gen Ed requirement applied: Natural Science Inquiry (AINS)
AP European History	5	1	HIST 100-level electiveGen Ed requirement applied: Not applicable
	4	1	HIST - General ElectiveGen Ed requirement applied: Not applicable
AP French, German, Italian, Japanese or Chinese (Language or Literature)	4+	1	202 or 221Gen Ed requirement applied: Second Language Proficiency (SLP)
AP Latin	4+	1	LATN 202Gen Ed requirement applied: Second Language Proficiency (SLP)
AP Macroeconomics	5	1	ECON 102Gen Ed requirement applied: Not applicable
AP Microeconomics	5	1	ECON 101Gen Ed requirement applied: Social Inquiry (AISO)
AP Music Theory	4+	1	MUS 100-level electiveGen Ed requirement applied: Not applicable
AP Physics 1	4+	1	PHYS 901Gen Ed requirement applied: Not applicable
AP Physics 2	4+	1	PHYS 901Gen Ed requirement applied: Not applicable
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism	4+	1	PHYS 132Gen Ed requirement applied: Natural Science Inquiry (AINS)
AP Physics C: Mechanics	4+	1	PHYS 131Gen Ed requirement applied: Natural Science Inquiry (AINS)
AP Psychology	4+	1	PSYC 100Gen Ed requirement applied: Social Inquiry (AISO)
AP Spanish Language and Culture	4+	1	LAIS 221Gen Ed requirement applied: Second Language Proficiency (SLP)
AP Statistics	4+	1	DSST 189A passing AP Score for Statistics will not satisfy the Integrated Focus Area - Quantitative Data Literacy requirement. Gen Ed requirement applied: Not applicable
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design	5	1	—Submit portfolio to the Visual and Media Arts Practice and Art History Department Chair for specific course credit. Credit awarded for 100-level courses only
AP Studio Art: 3-D Design	5	1	—Submit portfolio to the Visual and Media Arts Practice and Art History Department Chair for specific course credit. Credit awarded for 100-level courses only
AP Studio Art: Drawing	5	1	—Submit portfolio to the Visual and Media Arts Practice and Art History Department Chair for specific course credit. Credit awarded for 100-level courses only
AP United States Government and Politics	4+	1	PLSC 220Gen Ed requirement applied: Not applicable
AP United States History	5	1	HIST 100-level electiveGen Ed requirement applied: Not applicable
	4	1	HIST - General ElectiveGen Ed requirement applied: Not applicable

Source: University of Richmond official AP credit policy . Read on October 22, 2026. Compare AP credit across colleges