AP Biology credit at Alabama colleges
Every Alabama college with a published AP Biology credit policy — minimum score, credit hours, and the course it replaces.
26 of 28 Alabama colleges (93%) award credit for AP Biology at a score of 3. 2 require a 4 and 0 require a 5. The lowest bar in the state is a 3 at The University of Alabama (8 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 | 8 | BSC 108, BSC 109 | Policy |
| Auburn University Auburn | 3 | 4 | BIOL 1020 & 1021 | Policy |
| Troy University Troy | 3 | 4 | BIO 1100/L100 | Policy |
| University of South Alabama Mobile | 3 | 8 | BLY 121/121L & BLY 122/122L | Policy |
| Jacksonville State University Jacksonville | 3 | 8 | BY 101/BY 103 and BY 102/BY 104 | Policy |
| John C Calhoun State Community College Tanner | 3 | 4 | BIO 103 | Policy |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville | 3 | 4 | BYS 119, 121 | Policy |
| Alabama A & M University Normal | 3 | 3 | — | Policy |
| University of North Alabama Florence | 3 | 8 | Biology 111-112 | Policy |
| Jefferson State Community College Birmingham | 3 | 8 | BIO 101, 102 | Policy |
| Samford University Birmingham | 3 | 4 | BIOL 101, BIOL 102 | Policy |
| Gadsden State Community College Gadsden | 3 | — | BIO 103 & 104 | Policy |
| Shelton State Community College Tuscaloosa | 3 | 8 | BIO 103 and BIO 104 | Policy |
| Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery | 3 | 4 | BIOL 1000, 1001 | Policy |
| University of West Alabama Livingston | 3 | 4 | Introduction to Biology I | Policy |
| Athens State University Athens | 3 | 8 | BIO 101 and BIO 102 | Policy |
| Tuskegee University Tuskegee | 3 | 4 | BIOL-0230 BIOL-0231 | Policy |
| Bishop State Community College Mobile | 3 | 8 | BIO 101 & BIO 102 | Policy |
| University of Montevallo Montevallo | 3 | 8 | BIO 100 & 106 | Policy |
| Faulkner University Montgomery | 3 | 4 | BIO 1300, 1100 | Policy |
| Central Alabama Community College Alexander City | 3 | 8 | BIO 103 & 104 | Policy |
| University of Mobile Mobile | 3 | 8 | BIO 211, 212 | Policy |
| Huntingdon College Montgomery | 3 | 4 | BIOL 101 & 103L | Policy |
| Spring Hill College Mobile | 3 | 3 | Science Core | Policy |
| Stillman College Tuscaloosa | 3 | 8 | BIO 141 & 142 | Policy |
| Marion Military Institute Marion | 3 | 8 | BIO 103 & 104 | Policy |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham | 4 | 4 | BY 123 | Policy |
| Oakwood University Huntsville | 4 | 8 | BI 101 & BI 102 | Policy |
AP Biology 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 Biology?+
28 colleges in Alabama publish a credit-bearing policy for AP Biology. 26 of them (93%) award credit at a score of 3, 2 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 Biology score that earns credit in Alabama?+
3. The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa awards credit at a score of 3, worth 8 credit hours, counting as BSC 108, BSC 109. 26 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. CertiHomes Education does not sell rankings or accept placement fees.