AP Credit
Georgetown University AP Credit
Georgetown University awards credit on 10 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 3, and the other 7 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
College of Arts & Sciences where the bulletin separates schools, 2026-27
What each AP exam earns at Georgetown University
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Georgetown University’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 5 | four credits for MATH 1350 (Calculus I) | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | four credits for MATH 1350 (Calculus I) | eight credits for MATH 1350 (Calculus I) and MATH 1360 (Calculus II) |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | three credits for WRIT 1150 (Writing and Culture Seminar) | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | three credits for WRIT 1150 (Writing and Culture Seminar) | Same |
| United States History | 5 | three credits | Same |
| Biology | 4 | three credits | four credits |
| Chemistry | 5 | three credits | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | five credits for PHYS 2051 (Principles of Physics I) | Same |
| Computer Science A | None | No credit | |
| Statistics | 5 | four credits for MATH 1040 (Probability and Statistics) (CAS, SFS, and SOH students) | Same |
| Psychology | None | No credit | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | eligible for up to six credits for Advanced Spanish I and II (SPAN 2003 and SPAN 2004 in the College of Arts & Sciences), only after placing into and successfully completing a higher Spanish course at Georgetown | Same |
“Georgetown does not award exemption or credit for a score of 1, 2, or 3, and it does not award sophomore standing, although there is no limit to the number of credits that can be awarded.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Georgetown University accept AP credit?
Georgetown University awards credit on 10 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 3, and the other 7 need a higher score.
What AP score do you need at Georgetown University?
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.
Read from Georgetown University’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.
