AP Credit
Claremont McKenna AP Credit
Claremont McKenna uses AP scores for placement and does not award credit toward the degree.
AP is used for
Placement only
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
2026-27 Catalog; the class of 2030 and earlier (and transfer students) follow the 2025-26 catalog, 2026-27
Under the 2026-27 catalog AP exams earn placement only and no credit, while earlier classes follow the older policy.
What each AP exam earns at Claremont McKenna
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Claremont McKenna’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | No credit, placement into MATH 031 or MATH 031A | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | No credit, placement into MATH 032 or MATH 032H | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | No credit, may request to satisfy FWS 010 with a Literature course numbered 60 or above | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | No credit, may request to satisfy FWS 010 with a Literature course numbered 60 or above | Same |
| Psychology | 5 | No credit, may take a psychology course numbered below 100 in place of PSYC 030 | Same |
“CMC does not grant any credit (elective or otherwise) for exams in any subject.*”
Frequently asked questions
Does Claremont McKenna accept AP credit?
Under the 2026-27 catalog AP exams earn placement only and no credit, while earlier classes follow the older policy.
What AP score do you need at Claremont McKenna?
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.
Read from Claremont McKenna’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.
