AP Computer Science Principles credit at Maryland colleges
Every Maryland college with a published AP Computer Science Principles credit policy — minimum score, credit hours, and the course it replaces.
23 of 28 Maryland colleges (82%) award credit for AP Computer Science Principles at a score of 3. 5 require a 4 and 0 require a 5. The lowest bar in the state is a 3 at University of Maryland Global Campus (3 credit hours). 28 of these colleges link to their own policy page below. Captured July 30, 2026.
| College | Min score | Credits | Counts as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi | 3 | 3 | CMIS 102 | Policy |
| University of Maryland-College Park College Park | 3 | 3 | Lower Level Elective [INST majors - consult advisor for applicability] | Policy |
| Towson University Towson | 3 | 3 | COSC 109 | Policy |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore | 3 | 3 | CMSC lower-level elective | Policy |
| Anne Arundel Community College Arnold | 3 | 3 | CTP 103 | Policy |
| Morgan State University Baltimore | 3 | 4 | Lower-Level Elective | Policy |
| Prince George's Community College Largo | 3 | 3 | INT 1111 | Policy |
| Howard Community College Columbia | 3 | 3 | CMSY-110 | Policy |
| Salisbury University Salisbury | 3 | 4 | COSC ELE | Policy |
| College of Southern Maryland La Plata | 3 | 3 | ITS 1055 | Policy |
| Frederick Community College Frederick | 3 | 3 | CMIS ELECT | Policy |
| Harford Community College Bel Air | 3 | 3 | CIS ELEC | Policy |
| Stevenson University Owings Mills | 3 | 3 | IS Elective | Policy |
| Frostburg State University Frostburg | 3 | 3 | COSC 195 | Policy |
| Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown | 3 | 3 | CSC Elective | Policy |
| Wor-Wic Community College Salisbury | 3 | 4 | CMP 134 | Policy |
| Carroll Community College Westminster | 3 | 3 | CIS 105 | Policy |
| Coppin State University Baltimore | 3 | — | — | Policy |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City | 3 | 4 | COSC120 | Policy |
| Cecil College North East | 3 | 3 | CSC 104 (I) | Policy |
| Hood College Frederick | 3 | 3 | 100-level CS elective | Policy |
| Garrett College McHenry | 3 | 3 | CIS130 PROGRAMMING LOGIC | Policy |
| Capitol Technology University Laurel | 3 | — | Computer Science or General Elective | Policy |
| Loyola University Maryland Baltimore | 4 | 3 | CS 120 | Policy |
| McDaniel College Westminster | 4 | 4 | Computer Science Elective | Policy |
| Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore | 4 | — | NSCI 200T Natural Science Elective | Policy |
| Goucher College Baltimore | 4 | 4 | — | Policy |
| Washington College Chestertown | 4 | 4 | CSI 100 | Policy |
AP Computer Science Principles credit in other states
How we ranked this
One row per Maryland 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 Maryland colleges give credit for AP Computer Science Principles?+
28 colleges in Maryland publish a credit-bearing policy for AP Computer Science Principles. 23 of them (82%) award credit at a score of 3, 5 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 Computer Science Principles score that earns credit in Maryland?+
3. University of Maryland Global Campus in Adelphi awards credit at a score of 3, worth 3 credit hours, counting as CMIS 102. 23 Maryland colleges in total set their bar at a 3 or lower.
Does in-state residency change AP credit in Maryland?+
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 Maryland 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.