AP Chemistry credit at Alabama colleges
Every Alabama college with a published AP Chemistry credit policy — minimum score, credit hours, and the course it replaces.
Quick answer
22 of 28 Alabama colleges (79%) award credit for AP Chemistry at a score of 3. 6 require a 4 and 0 require a 5. The lowest bar in the state is a 3 at The University of Alabama (4 credit hours). 28 of these colleges link to their own policy page below. Captured July 30, 2026.
| College | Min score | Credits | Counts as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa | 3 | 4 | CH 104 | Policy |
 Troy University Troy | 3 | 8 | CHM 1142/L142 and CHM 1143/L143 | Policy |
 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville | 3 | 4 | CY 105/CY 107 | Policy |
| 3 | 4 | CHM 104 | Policy | |
 University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville | 3 | 4 | CH 101, 105 | Policy |
 Alabama A & M University Normal | 3 | 3 | — | Policy |
 University of North Alabama Florence | 3 | 8 | Chemistry 111-112, 111L-112L | Policy |
 Jefferson State Community College Birmingham | 3 | 4 | CHM 104 | Policy |
| 3 | — | CHM 111 & 112 | Policy | |
 Alabama State University Montgomery | 3 | 8 | CH 141 & CH 142 | Policy |
 Shelton State Community College Tuscaloosa | 3 | 8 | CHM 111 and CHM 112 | Policy |
 Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery | 3 | 4 | CHEM 1100, 1101 | Policy |
 University of West Alabama Livingston | 3 | 4 | General Chemistry I | Policy |
 Athens State University Athens | 3 | 8 | CHM 111 and CHM 112 | Policy |
 Tuskegee University Tuskegee | 3 | 5 | CHEM 0231 CHEM 0233 | Policy |
 University of Montevallo Montevallo | 3 | 8 | CHEM 101 & 102 | Policy |
 Faulkner University Montgomery | 3 | 4 | CHM 1300, 1100 | Policy |
 Central Alabama Community College Alexander City | 3 | 4 | CHM 104 or 111 | Policy |
 University of Mobile Mobile | 3 | 8 | CH 201, 202 | Policy |
 Spring Hill College Mobile | 3 | 3 | Science Core | Policy |
 Stillman College Tuscaloosa | 3 | 8 | CHM 141 & 142 | Policy |
| 3 | 8 | CHM 111 & 112 | Policy | |
 Auburn University Auburn | 4 | 4 | CHEM 1030, & 1031 | Policy |
 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham | 4 | 6 | CH 115, CH 117 | Policy |
| 4 | 4 | CH 131/131L | Policy | |
 Samford University Birmingham | 4 | 4 | CHEM 205, CHEM 206 | Policy |
 Oakwood University Huntsville | 4 | 8 | CH 141 & CH 142 | Policy |
 Huntingdon College Montgomery | 4 | 4 | CHEM 105, 115L | Policy |
AP Chemistry credit in other states
How we ranked this
One row per Alabama college: the lowest score that earns actual credit under the policy that applies to all students, and the largest credit award published at that score. Placement-only policies — permission to skip a course without earning credit hours — are excluded. Credit hours and course equivalents are reproduced exactly as the college published them; “—” means no value was published and we do not estimate one. A page is published for a state only when at least 8 colleges back it.
Frequently asked questions
Which Alabama colleges give credit for AP Chemistry?+
28 colleges in Alabama publish a credit-bearing policy for AP Chemistry. 22 of them (79%) award credit at a score of 3, 6 require a 4, and 0 require a 5. The full list, with credit hours and the course each exam replaces, is in the table on this page.
What is the lowest AP Chemistry score that earns credit in Alabama?+
3. The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa awards credit at a score of 3, worth 4 credit hours, counting as CH 104. 22 Alabama colleges in total set their bar at a 3 or lower.
Does in-state residency change AP credit in Alabama?+
No. AP credit policy is set per institution and applies to admitted students regardless of residency — residency affects tuition rate, not credit awards. What does vary is the school within a university: engineering and nursing colleges commonly set higher bars than arts and sciences. The rules shown here are the ones that apply to all students at each college.
How do I verify these Alabama AP credit policies?+
28 of the 28 colleges on this page link to their own published AP credit page in the Source column; our snapshot was taken July 30, 2026. The college's page is authoritative and can change between admission cycles, so confirm there before building a graduation plan around the credit.
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Data sources: Each college's own published AP / advanced-standing credit page (captured July 30, 2026) · IPEDS institution directory (names, control, location). Figures are the most recent values published in each federal dataset; cells with no published value are shown as “—” and never estimated. Education does not sell rankings or accept placement fees.