AP Credit
Colby College AP Credit
Colby College 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
College-wide
AP credits do not count toward the 128 credits required for graduation; they can be used only for advanced course placement and to satisfy distribution requirements.
What each AP exam earns at Colby College
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Colby College’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 3 credits, MA125 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MA125, only after passing MA160 at Colby | 6 credits, MA125 and a generic MATH credit |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, no course equivalent and no requirement satisfied | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, no course equivalent and no requirement satisfied | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 6 credits, generic History credit | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 6 credits, BI163 and BI164 | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | 6 credits, CH141 and CH142 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 3 credits, PH141 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 credits, generic Computer Science credit | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 credits, SC110 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credits, PS111 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 credits, no course equivalent; satisfies Foreign Language requirement | Same |
“Exam scores of 4 or 5 are required, except as detailed in the Notes column.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Colby College accept AP credit?
AP credits do not count toward the 128 credits required for graduation; they can be used only for advanced course placement and to satisfy distribution requirements.
What AP score do you need at Colby College?
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 Colby 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.
