AP Chemistry credit at Arkansas colleges
Every Arkansas college with a published AP Chemistry credit policy — minimum score, credit hours, and the course it replaces.
24 of 27 Arkansas colleges (89%) award credit for AP Chemistry at a score of 3. 3 require a 4 and 0 require a 5. The lowest bar in the state is a 3 at University of Arkansas (3 credit hours). 27 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 | 3 | CHEM 10003/CHEM 10001 | Policy |
| Arkansas State University Jonesboro | 3 | — | CHEM 1013 & CHEM 1011 | Policy |
| University of Central Arkansas Conway | 3 | — | CHEM 1400 | Policy |
| Arkansas Tech University Russellville | 3 | 8 | CHEM 2124, 2134 or 1113, 1111 & 2204 | Policy |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock | 3 | — | CHEM 1409 | Policy |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville | 3 | — | CHEM 1054 | Policy |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith | 3 | 4 | CHEM 1403/1401 | Policy |
| Harding University Searcy | 3 | 4 | CHEM 1010/1010L | Policy |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia | 3 | — | CHEM 1013/1011 College Chemistry & Lab | Policy |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff | 3 | — | — | Policy |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello | 3 | 4 | CHEM 10003 & CHEM 10001 Introductory Chemistry Lecture & Lab | Policy |
| Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia | 3 | 4 | CORE 2334, Scientific Inquiry (non-majors only) | Policy |
| Henderson State University Arkadelphia | 3 | 4 | CHM 1014 University Chemistry I | Policy |
| John Brown University Siloam Springs | 3 | 4 | CHM 1013, CHM 1011 | Policy |
| Hendrix College Conway | 3 | — | CHEM 100 | Policy |
| Black River Technical College Pocahontas | 3 | — | CHEM 1004 | Policy |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville Batesville | 3 | — | CHM 1001 Fundamentals of Chemistry w/Lab | Policy |
| Southeast Arkansas College Pine Bluff | 3 | 4 | CHEM1004 Chemistry for General Education | Policy |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Hope | 3 | — | CHEM 1114 | Policy |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech Camden | 3 | — | CHEM 1004 Chemistry for General Education | Policy |
| Ozarka College Melbourne | 3 | 4 | CHEM 1014 | Policy |
| East Arkansas Community College Forrest City | 3 | — | CHE 1024 | Policy |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain Mena | 3 | — | CHM114 | Policy |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South West Memphis | 3 | 4 | CHEM 1314/CHEM 1310 | Policy |
| Philander Smith University Little Rock | 4 | — | CHM 134 | Policy |
| Lyon College Batesville | 4 | 4 | Possible CHM 110/110L credit after consultation with chemistry faculty | Policy |
| Central Baptist College Conway | 4 | 4 | CHM 1400 | Policy |
AP Chemistry 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 Chemistry?+
27 colleges in Arkansas publish a credit-bearing policy for AP Chemistry. 24 of them (89%) award credit at a score of 3, 3 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 Arkansas?+
3. University of Arkansas in Fayetteville awards credit at a score of 3, worth 3 credit hours, counting as CHEM 10003/CHEM 10001. 24 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?+
27 of the 27 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.