Advanced Placement/Credit (AP, IB)

This is a draft edition of the 2024-2025 catalog. Information contained within is subject to change.

Advanced Placement Program Tests (AP)

Several departments at Missouri Western give credit for Advanced Placement Program Tests. Information regarding specific course credit is available online at missouriwestern.edu/admissions/advanced-placement-ap. Please note that Missouri Western State University may accept a total of 30 credit hours (maximum applicable to a degree) obtained through non-traditional credit, such as Advanced Placement. A student must be a current degree-seeking student at Missouri Western before AP credit is entered on the transcript. 

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Missouri Western State University will grant credit for International Baccalaureate subject examinations. For a complete listing of IB scores required and the Missouri Western course equivalencies, please visit the Office of Admissions website at missouriwestern.edu/admissions/freshman-students/ib. Missouri Western State University may accept a total of 30 credit hours (maximum applicable to a degree) obtained through non-traditional credit, such as International Baccalaureate. A student must be a current degree-seeking student at Missouri Western before IB credit is entered on the transcript.