AP Music Theory credit at Mississippi colleges
Every Mississippi college with a published AP Music Theory credit policy — minimum score, credit hours, and the course it replaces.
14 of 18 Mississippi colleges (78%) award credit for AP Music Theory at a score of 3. 4 require a 4 and 0 require a 5. The lowest bar in the state is a 3 at University of Mississippi (3 credit hours). 17 of these colleges link to their own policy page below. Captured July 30, 2026.
| College | Min score | Credits | Counts as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi University | 3 | 3 | Mus 105 | Policy |
| Mississippi State University Mississippi State | 3 | 3 | MU 1213 | Policy |
| University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg | 3 | 3 | MUS 101, 101L | Policy |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston | 3 | 4 | — | Policy |
| Jackson State University Jackson | 3 | 3 | MUS 211 | Policy |
| Itawamba Community College Fulton | 3 | 3 | MUS 1213 | — |
| Holmes Community College Goodman | 3 | 4 | MUS 1214 | Policy |
| Alcorn State University Alcorn State | 3 | 3 | — | Policy |
| William Carey University Hattiesburg | 3 | 3 | MUT 161 Freshman Theory I (qualify for placement in Freshman Theory II) | Policy |
| Delta State University Cleveland | 3 | 3 | MUS 150 | Policy |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College Summit | 3 | 3 | MUS 1213 - Music Theory I | Policy |
| Belhaven University Jackson | 3 | 4 | MUS-121 & MUS-123 | Policy |
| Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena | 3 | 3 | — | Policy |
| Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain | 3 | 4 | MUS 126, 126L | Policy |
| Hinds Community College Raymond | 4 | 3 | MUS 1213 | Policy |
| Mississippi College Clinton | 4 | 4 | MUS 101 Theory I and MUS 105 Aural Skills | Policy |
| Mississippi University for Women Columbus | 4 | 3 | MUS 101 | Policy |
| Millsaps College Jackson | 4 | 4 | MUSC CMPS | Policy |
AP Music Theory credit in other states
How we ranked this
One row per Mississippi 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 Mississippi colleges give credit for AP Music Theory?+
18 colleges in Mississippi publish a credit-bearing policy for AP Music Theory. 14 of them (78%) award credit at a score of 3, 4 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 Music Theory score that earns credit in Mississippi?+
3. University of Mississippi in University awards credit at a score of 3, worth 3 credit hours, counting as Mus 105. 14 Mississippi colleges in total set their bar at a 3 or lower.
Does in-state residency change AP credit in Mississippi?+
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 Mississippi AP credit policies?+
17 of the 18 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.