AP English Language and Composition credit at Alabama colleges
Every Alabama college with a published AP English Language and Composition credit policy — minimum score, credit hours, and the course it replaces.
Quick answer
26 of 29 Alabama colleges (90%) award credit for AP English Language and Composition at a score of 3. 3 require a 4 and 0 require a 5. The lowest bar in the state is a 3 at The University of Alabama (3 credit hours). 29 of these colleges link to their own policy page below. Captured July 30, 2026.
| College | Min score | Credits | Counts as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa | 3 | 3 | EN 103 | Policy |
 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham | 3 | 3 | EH 101 | Policy |
 Troy University Troy | 3 | 3 | ENG 1101 | Policy |
| 3 | 3 | EH 101 | Policy | |
 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville | 3 | 3 | EH 101 | Policy |
| 3 | 3 | ENG 101 | Policy | |
 University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville | 3 | 3 | EH 101 | Policy |
 Alabama A & M University Normal | 3 | 3 | — | Policy |
 University of North Alabama Florence | 3 | 3 | English 111 | Policy |
 Jefferson State Community College Birmingham | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 | Policy |
| 3 | — | ENG 101 & 102 | Policy | |
 Alabama State University Montgomery | 3 | 6 | English 131/132 | Policy |
 Shelton State Community College Tuscaloosa | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 | Policy |
 Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1010 | Policy |
 University of West Alabama Livingston | 3 | 3 | Written English I | Policy |
 Athens State University Athens | 3 | 6 | ENG 101 and ENG 102 | Policy |
 Tuskegee University Tuskegee | 3 | 3 | ENGL-0101 | Policy |
| 3 | 3 | ENG 101 | Policy | |
 Faulkner University Montgomery | 3 | 3 | EH 1301 | Policy |
 Oakwood University Huntsville | 3 | 3 | EN 111 | Policy |
 Central Alabama Community College Alexander City | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 | Policy |
 University of Mobile Mobile | 3 | 3 | EN 101 or EN102 | Policy |
 Huntingdon College Montgomery | 3 | 6 | ENGL 103 & 104 | Policy |
 Spring Hill College Mobile | 3 | 3 | ENG 121 | Policy |
 Stillman College Tuscaloosa | 3 | 6 | ENG 131 & 132 | Policy |
| 3 | 3 | ENG 101 | Policy | |
 Auburn University Auburn | 4 | 3 | ENGL 1100 | Policy |
 Samford University Birmingham | 4 | 3 | UCW 101 | Policy |
 University of Montevallo Montevallo | 4 | 6 | ENG 101 & 102 | Policy |
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How we ranked this
One row per Alabama 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 Alabama colleges give credit for AP English Language and Composition?+
29 colleges in Alabama publish a credit-bearing policy for AP English Language and Composition. 26 of them (90%) 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 English Language and Composition score that earns credit in Alabama?+
3. The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa awards credit at a score of 3, worth 3 credit hours, counting as EN 103. 26 Alabama colleges in total set their bar at a 3 or lower.
Does in-state residency change AP credit in Alabama?+
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 Alabama AP credit policies?+
29 of the 29 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. Education does not sell rankings or accept placement fees.