AP Credit
Binghamton AP Credit
Binghamton awards credit on 11 of the 11 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 10, and the other 1 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, students entering in 2026-2027, 2026-27
Credit for the English Language and English Literature exams is elective credit that does not fulfill the Harpur College Writing Requirement.
What each AP exam earns at Binghamton
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Binghamton’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 credits, MSCI XXX | 4 credits, MATH 224 and MATH 225 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 credits, MATH 223, MATH 224, MATH 225 & MATH 226 | 8 credits, MATH 224, MATH 225, MATH 226 and MSCI XXX |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 4 credits, elective credit | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 4 credits, elective credit | Same |
| United States History | 3 | 4 credits, elective credit | Same |
| Biology | 3 | 4 credits, elective credit | 8 credits, BIOL 113 and BIOL 114 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 credits, CHEM XX1 | 8 credits, CHEM 107 and CHEM 108 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 credits, elective credit | 4 credits, PHYS 131 |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 credits, MATH 147A or MATH 1ST | Same |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 credits, LART XXX | 4 credits, PSYC 111 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 credits, SPAN 211 | 4 credits, SPAN 215 |
“These AP Equivalencies are for students who entered Binghamton University in 2026-2027.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Binghamton accept AP credit?
Binghamton awards credit on 11 of the 11 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 10, and the other 1 need a higher score. Credit for the English Language and English Literature exams is elective credit that does not fulfill the Harpur College Writing Requirement.
What AP score do you need at Binghamton?
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.
Read from Binghamton’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.
