AP Credit

Colgate AP Credit

Colgate awards credit on 10 of the 10 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 7, and the other 3 need a higher score.

Lowest score accepted

Limit on AP credit

6 transfer course credits, including AP, IB and other pre-matriculation credit

Chart applies to

University-wide

If an exam or score is not on the list, Colgate awards no credit for it.

What each AP exam earns at Colgate

Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Colgate’s page does not name it.

AP exam	Lowest score	What it earns	With a 5
Calculus AB	5	1 course credit, MATH 161	Same
Calculus BC	5	1 course credit, MATH 161	Same
United States History	4	1 course credit split as HIST 103 (0.5) and HIST 104 (0.5)	Same
Biology	4	1 course credit, BIOL 101	Same
Chemistry	4	1 course credit, CHEM 100	Same
Physics C: Mechanics	4	1 course credit, PHYS 111	Same
Computer Science A	4	1 course credit, COSC 101	Same
Statistics	4	1 course credit, MATH 105	Same
Psychology	5	1 course credit, PSYC 109	Same
Spanish Language and Culture	4	1 course credit, SPAN 202	1 course credit, SPAN 361

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Frequently asked questions

Does Colgate accept AP credit?

Colgate awards credit on 10 of the 10 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 7, and the other 3 need a higher score. If an exam or score is not on the list, Colgate awards no credit for it.

What AP score do you need at Colgate?

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.

Is there a limit on AP credit at Colgate?

Yes. Colgate states this limit: 6 transfer course credits, including AP, IB and other pre-matriculation credit.

Read from Colgate’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.