AP Credit
Hamilton AP Credit
Hamilton lists 8 of the 10 common AP exams here for credit, in most cases only after a follow-up course at Hamilton.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
College-wide; each department sets its own policy
Hamilton gives no credit for an AP score alone; a student must also pass a department-approved Hamilton course with the grade the department requires.
What each AP exam earns at Hamilton
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Hamilton’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Composition | 4 | Placement into LIT 204W or 222W | 1 credit after a writing-intensive Literature course with a grade of B- or better |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | Placement into LIT 204W or 222W | 1 credit after a writing-intensive Literature course with a grade of B- or better |
| United States History | 4 | 1 credit after a writing-intensive 100-level History course with a grade of C- or better | Same |
| Biology | 5 | 1 credit after BIO 100 with a grade of B or better | Same |
| Chemistry | 5 | 1 credit after placing into and completing Chemistry 190 with a grade of C- or better | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | None | No credit | |
| Computer Science A | None | No credit | |
| Statistics | 4 | Placement into MATH 254; credit for MATH 152 after MATH 254 with a grade of C- or better | Same |
| Psychology | 5 | Placement into a 200-level course; 1 credit after PSYCH/NEURO 201 with a grade of B or better | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 1 credit after a 200-level Hispanic Studies course taught in Spanish with a grade of B- or better | Same |
“If a department does NOT state explicitly that it gives credit, a student cannot get credit for the A.P. test in that field.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Hamilton accept AP credit?
Hamilton lists 8 of the 10 common AP exams here for credit, in most cases only after a follow-up course at Hamilton. Hamilton gives no credit for an AP score alone; a student must also pass a department-approved Hamilton course with the grade the department requires.
What AP score do you need at Hamilton?
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 Hamilton’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.
