AP Credit
Georgia Tech AP Credit
Georgia Tech awards credit on 11 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 10, and the other 1 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
University-wide, 2026-27
A score of 3 earns credit only on language exams.
What each AP exam earns at Georgia Tech
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Georgia Tech’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 1551, 2 hours (score 4 or 5; subscores not accepted) | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 1551 & MATH 1552, 6 hours (score 4 or 5; subscores not accepted) | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENGL 1101, 3 hours (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENGL 1101, 3 hours (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 2111, 3 hours (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| Biology | 4 | BIOS 1107 and BIOS 1107L, 4 hours (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1211K, 4 hours | CHEM 1310, 4 hours |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | PHYS 2211, 4 hours (score of 5) | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 1301, 3 hours (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| Statistics | None | No credit | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 1101, 3 hours (score 4 or 5) | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1001 & SPAN 1002, 6 hours | SPAN 2001, SPAN 2002, and SPAN 3XXX, 9 hours |
“Once enrolled at Georgia Tech, students are not allowed to take College Board (Advanced Placement and SAT II), International Baccalaureate, or A-Level Examinations for credit.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Georgia Tech accept AP credit?
Georgia Tech awards credit on 11 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 10, and the other 1 need a higher score. A score of 3 earns credit only on language exams.
What AP score do you need at Georgia Tech?
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 Georgia Tech’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.
