AP Credit
George Washington AP Credit
George Washington awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 11, and the other 1 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
24 credits from AP, A-Level and IB exams combined
Chart applies to
University-wide
Exams taken after you have taken the equivalent college-level course earn no credit.
What each AP exam earns at George Washington
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when George Washington’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 3 credits, MATH 1231 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 6 credits, MATH 1231 and MATH 1232 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, UW 1099 (no direct GW course equivalent) | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, ENGL 1050 | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 6 credits, HIST 1310 and HIST 1311 | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 8 credits, BISC 1111 and BISC 1112 | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 credits, CHEM 1111 and CHEM 1112 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 credits, PHYS 1021 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 credits, CSCI 1111 | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 credits, STAT 1051 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credits, PSYC 1001 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 6 credits, SPAN 1014 and SPAN 2005 | Same |
“Assuming there is no duplication of coursework, a maximum of 24 credits can be awarded based on work completed while enrolled in high school through examinations such as Advanced Placement, A-Level, and International Baccalaureate.”
Frequently asked questions
Does George Washington accept AP credit?
George Washington awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 11, and the other 1 need a higher score. Exams taken after you have taken the equivalent college-level course earn no credit.
What AP score do you need at George Washington?
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 George Washington?
Yes. George Washington states this limit: 24 credits from AP, A-Level and IB exams combined.
Read from George Washington’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.
