AP Credit
Bates AP Credit
Bates awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 1, and the other 11 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
4.0 non-Bates credits, including AP credit
Chart applies to
College-wide (Bates course credits)
Unspecified credit counts toward the 32 credits needed for graduation but does not satisfy major, minor or general education requirements unless noted in the catalog.
What each AP exam earns at Bates
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Bates’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Math 105 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Math 105-106 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 1 unspecified credit | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 1 unspecified credit | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 2 unspecified credits | Same |
| Biology | 3 | 1 unspecified credit | 2 unspecified credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | Chemistry 107-108 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 1 unspecified credit | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Course 109 (as listed on the chart) | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | Math 101 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | Course 101 (as listed on the chart) | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 1 unspecified credit | 2 unspecified credits |
“A maximum of 4.0 non-Bates credits, including Advanced Placement credit, may be awarded.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Bates accept AP credit?
Bates awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 1, and the other 11 need a higher score. Unspecified credit counts toward the 32 credits needed for graduation but does not satisfy major, minor or general education requirements unless noted in the catalog.
What AP score do you need at Bates?
The lowest score that earns anything on the non-language exams listed here is a 3. The score needed differs by exam, so check the row for each one.
Is there a limit on AP credit at Bates?
Yes. Bates states this limit: 4.0 non-Bates credits, including AP credit.
Read from Bates’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.
