AP Credit
Barnard College AP Credit
Barnard College awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 10, and the other 2 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
16 points of degree credit
Chart applies to
College-wide
AP exams cannot satisfy any General Education Requirements, and credit is given for Calculus AB or BC but not both.
What each AP exam earns at Barnard College
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Barnard College’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 3 points; exemption from Calculus I | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 3 points; exemption from Calculus I | 4 points; exemption from Calculus I and II |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 points | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 points | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 3 points | 6 points |
| Biology | 4 | 3 points | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | 3 points | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 3 points | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 points; exemption from COMS W1004 | Same |
| Statistics | 5 | 3 points; exemption from STAT W1111/UN1101 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 points | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 3 points | Same |
Frequently asked questions
Does Barnard College accept AP credit?
Barnard College awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 10, and the other 2 need a higher score. AP exams cannot satisfy any General Education Requirements, and credit is given for Calculus AB or BC but not both.
What AP score do you need at Barnard College?
The lowest score that earns anything on the non-language exams listed here is a 4. The score needed differs by exam, so check the row for each one.
Is there a limit on AP credit at Barnard College?
Yes. Barnard College states this limit: 16 points of degree credit.
Read from Barnard College’s own page and last checked 2026-10-08. Colleges change these charts, and rules can differ by school within a university, so confirm with the official page before you plan around it.
