AP Pre-Calculus credit at Missouri colleges
Every Missouri college with a published AP Pre-Calculus credit policy — minimum score, credit hours, and the course it replaces.
12 of 14 Missouri colleges (86%) award credit for AP Pre-Calculus at a score of 3. 2 require a 4 and 0 require a 5. The lowest bar in the state is a 3 at University of Missouri-Columbia (5 credit hours). 14 of these colleges link to their own policy page below. Captured July 30, 2026.
| College | Min score | Credits | Counts as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia | 3 | 5 | MATH 1160 | Policy |
| Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield | 3 | 5 | MTH 138 | Policy |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City | 3 | 5 | MATH 120 | Policy |
| Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau | 3 | 5 | MA137 Precalculus | Policy |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis | 3 | 4 | MATH 125 | Policy |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla | 3 | 3 | Math 1103 | Policy |
| Park University Parkville | 3 | 4 | MA150 | Policy |
| Lindenwood University Saint Charles | 3 | 3 | MTH 15100 | Policy |
| Northwest Missouri State University Maryville | 3 | 5 | MATH 17-117 | Policy |
| Truman State University Kirksville | 3 | 4 | MATH 186 | Policy |
| College of the Ozarks Point Lookout | 3 | 3 | MAT 133 | Policy |
| Cottey College Nevada | 3 | 4 | MAT 120 | Policy |
| Saint Louis University Saint Louis | 4 | 3 | MATH 1400 | Policy |
| Webster University Saint Louis | 4 | 3 | MATH 1480 Precalculus | Policy |
AP Pre-Calculus credit in other states
How we ranked this
One row per Missouri 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 Missouri colleges give credit for AP Pre-Calculus?+
14 colleges in Missouri publish a credit-bearing policy for AP Pre-Calculus. 12 of them (86%) 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 Pre-Calculus score that earns credit in Missouri?+
3. University of Missouri-Columbia in Columbia awards credit at a score of 3, worth 5 credit hours, counting as MATH 1160. 12 Missouri colleges in total set their bar at a 3 or lower.
Does in-state residency change AP credit in Missouri?+
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 Missouri AP credit policies?+
14 of the 14 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.