AP Credit
Brandeis AP Credit
Brandeis 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
16 credits toward the 128 required for graduation
Chart applies to
Students admitted fall 2019 and later, before fall 2027 (chart beginning fall 2023)
Only 16 exam credits count toward graduation, though additional exams can still be used for placement and some requirements.
What each AP exam earns at Brandeis
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Brandeis’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 credits, MATH 10a | 8 credits, MATH 10a/b |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 credits, MATH 10a | 8 credits, MATH 10a/b |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 4 credits, no course equivalent | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 4 credits, no course equivalent | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 4 credits, no course equivalent | Same |
| Biology | 5 | 4 credits, BIOL 15b | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 credits, CHEM 11a/b, 18a/b | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 credits, PHYS 11a | Same |
| Computer Science A | 5 | 4 credits, COSI 10a | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 credits, MATH 8a | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 credits, PSYC 10a | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 4 credits, HISP 30-level | Same |
“Brandeis participates in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Brandeis accept AP credit?
Brandeis 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. Only 16 exam credits count toward graduation, though additional exams can still be used for placement and some requirements.
What AP score do you need at Brandeis?
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 Brandeis?
Yes. Brandeis states this limit: 16 credits toward the 128 required for graduation.
Read from Brandeis’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.
