College Credit Estimator 2026
Calculate your estimated college credit hours earned and tuition dollar savings from passing AP (3, 4, 5) and IB (5, 6, 7) exams across public and private universities.
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Number of Passed AP / IB Exams
Exams with score 3+ (AP) or 5+ (IB)
Estimated Cost Per Credit Hour ($)
Average tuition cost ($250/hr Public to $1,200/hr Private)
Estimated College Credit & Savings
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Typical College Credit Hours Awarded by AP Exam
| AP Exam Subject | AP Score 3 Credit | AP Score 4/5 Credit | Equivalent College Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Calculus BC | 4 Credits | 8 Credits | Calculus I & II (MATH 151/152) |
| AP Biology / Chemistry | 4 Credits | 8 Credits | General Biology/Chem I & II with Labs |
| AP US History (APUSH) | 3 Credits | 6 Credits | US History I & II (HIST 101/102) |
| AP English Language | 3 Credits | 3 Credits | English Composition (ENGL 101) |
| AP Psychology | 3 Credits | 3 Credits | Intro to Psychology (PSYC 101) |
Frequently Asked Questions (College Credit PAA)
How many college credit hours is an AP exam worth?
Most public and private universities award 3 to 4 credit hours for a score of 3 or higher on an AP exam. Certain science/calculus AP exams with labs (e.g., AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus BC) award up to 6 to 8 credit hours.
How much tuition money can AP credits save?
At an average in-state public university cost of ~$350 per credit hour, earning 15 AP credit hours saves roughly $5,250 in tuition and allows students to graduate a semester early.
Do private colleges award credit for AP scores of 3?
While state public universities generally accept AP scores of 3+, many selective private universities require a score of 4 or 5 to receive college course credit.
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