AP Credit
Dartmouth AP Credit
Dartmouth awards credit on 7 of the 7 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on each.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
9 prematriculation credits, combined with transfer credit
Chart applies to
Not stated on the page
Dartmouth calls this credit on entrance. It appears on the transcript but does not count toward the 35 credits needed to graduate.
What each AP exam earns at Dartmouth
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Dartmouth’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Math 3 credit; placement in Math 8 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Math 3 and Math 8 credit; placement in Math 9 or 11 | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | Chemistry 5 credit; placement in Chemistry 11 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Physics 3 credit | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Computer Science 1 credit; placement in Computer Science 10, 30 | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | Math 10 credit | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Spanish 3 exemption | Same |
“Credit on entrance appears on the Dartmouth transcript and does not count towards the 35 credits required to graduate.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Dartmouth accept AP credit?
Dartmouth awards credit on 7 of the 7 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on each. Dartmouth calls this credit on entrance. It appears on the transcript but does not count toward the 35 credits needed to graduate.
What AP score do you need at Dartmouth?
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 Dartmouth?
Yes. Dartmouth states this limit: 9 prematriculation credits, combined with transfer credit.
Read from Dartmouth’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.
