AP Physics C: Mechanics credit at Arkansas colleges
Every Arkansas college with a published AP Physics C: Mechanics credit policy — minimum score, credit hours, and the course it replaces.
15 of 21 Arkansas colleges (71%) award credit for AP Physics C: Mechanics at a score of 3. 6 require a 4 and 0 require a 5. The lowest bar in the state is a 3 at University of Arkansas (4 credit hours). 21 of these colleges link to their own policy page below. Captured July 30, 2026.
| College | Min score | Credits | Counts as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville | 3 | 4 | PHYS 20304 | Policy |
| University of Central Arkansas Conway | 3 | — | PHYS 1441 | Policy |
| Arkansas Tech University Russellville | 3 | 4 | PHYS 2014 | Policy |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock | 3 | — | PHYS 2321 and PHYS 2121 | Policy |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith | 3 | 4 | PHYS 2903/2911 | Policy |
| Harding University Searcy | 3 | 4 | PHS 1060, or PHYS 2010 and PHYS 2010L (consult major requirements) | Policy |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia | 3 | — | PHYS 2003 College Physics | Policy |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello | 3 | 3 | PHYS 20343 University Physics I | Policy |
| Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia | 3 | 4 | CORE 2334, Scientific Inquiry | Policy |
| John Brown University Siloam Springs | 3 | 4 | PHY 2213, PHY 2211 | Policy |
| Hendrix College Conway | 3 | — | PHYS 235 | Policy |
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Helena | 3 | 5 | PS 215 | Policy |
| Lyon College Batesville | 3 | 4 | Possible credit after verification exam | Policy |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers Malvern | 3 | 4 | PHYC 1144 | Policy |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain Mena | 3 | — | PHS224 | Policy |
| Arkansas State University Jonesboro | 4 | — | PHYS 2034 | Policy |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville | 4 | — | PHYS 2054 | Policy |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe | 4 | — | PHYS 2074 | Policy |
| Black River Technical College Pocahontas | 4 | 8 | PHYS 2054 or PHYS 2034 | Policy |
| Philander Smith University Little Rock | 4 | — | PHY 234 | Policy |
| University of the Ozarks Clarksville | 4 | 4 | PHY234 | Policy |
AP Physics C: Mechanics credit in other states
How we ranked this
One row per Arkansas 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 Arkansas colleges give credit for AP Physics C: Mechanics?+
21 colleges in Arkansas publish a credit-bearing policy for AP Physics C: Mechanics. 15 of them (71%) 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 Physics C: Mechanics score that earns credit in Arkansas?+
3. University of Arkansas in Fayetteville awards credit at a score of 3, worth 4 credit hours, counting as PHYS 20304. 15 Arkansas colleges in total set their bar at a 3 or lower.
Does in-state residency change AP credit in Arkansas?+
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 Arkansas AP credit policies?+
21 of the 21 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.