AP Credit
Davidson AP Credit
Davidson awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 2, and the other 10 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
4 course credits from AP, IB and joint enrollment combined
Chart applies to
Classes of 2029 and 2030
No more than two pre-college credits can count toward the Ways of Knowing requirements.
What each AP exam earns at Davidson
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Davidson’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Credit for MAT 111 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Credit for MAT 111 | Credit for MAT 111 and MAT 113 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | Credit for ENG 199 (satisfies no Ways of Knowing requirement) | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | Credit for ENG 199C | Same |
| United States History | 5 | Credit for HIS 199C | Same |
| Biology | 4 | Credit for BIO 107 | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | Credit for CHE 115 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Credit for PHY 118 | Credit for PHY 130 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Credit for CSC 121 | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | Credit for MAT 104 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | Credit for PSY 101 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Credit for SPA 199 | Same |
“A maximum of four course credits may be achieved through AP, IB, and joint enrollment courses combined (including courses taken in the summer after high school graduation).”
Frequently asked questions
Does Davidson accept AP credit?
Davidson awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 2, and the other 10 need a higher score. No more than two pre-college credits can count toward the Ways of Knowing requirements.
What AP score do you need at Davidson?
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 Davidson?
Yes. Davidson states this limit: 4 course credits from AP, IB and joint enrollment combined.
Read from Davidson’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.
