College Credit for IB Studies

Universities across the world accept IB examinations and IB Diplomas for college credit. The credit earned will depend upon the institution and the student's final assessed scores. Generally, students who score a 5, 6, or 7 are eligible for college credit. Some institutions accept 4’s as well. This information can generally be found on any college website by searching for "International Baccalaureate" for scores needed for credit. 

Texas Universities:

• Texas Senate Bill 111 mandates that all public Texas colleges and universities to grant a minimum of 24 credit hours for all IB Diploma holders.
• Students who do not receive a full IB Diploma are still eligible to receive college credit for individual IB tests. The credits and scores vary from university to university. The credits and scores required for credit vary. Generally, students who score a 5, 6, or 7 are eligible for college credit. Some institutions accept 4’s as well.
• IB Credit at the University of Texas at Austin (select your type of course/exam from the drop-down menu provided)
• IB Credit at the Texas A&M University

Applying to International Universities:

Earning the IB Diploma in addition to a Texas High School Diploma can open doors to elite international universities. Please visit the IBO’s university recognition database to find out more information. 

• Please reach out to the IB Coordinator if your target international university is requesting predicted scores.