AP Credit
Hofstra AP Credit
Hofstra awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 6, and the other 6 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
University-wide
What each AP exam earns at Hofstra
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Hofstra’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 credits, MATH 71 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 credits, MATH 71 | 8 credits, MATH 71 and MATH 72 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 credits, LA 999 | 6 credits, LA 999 and WSC 1 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 credits, LA 999 | 6 credits, WSC 1 and ENGL 999 |
| United States History | 4 | 3 credits, HIST 3A | Same |
| Biology | 3 | 3 credits, LA 999 | 3 credits, BIOL 111 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 6 credits, CHEM 3A and CHEM 4A | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 credits, LA 999 | 5 credits, PHYS 11A and PHYS 11B |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 credits, CSC 15 | Same |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 credits, MATH 8 or BAN 1 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credits, PSY 1 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 credits, SPAN 4 | 6 credits, SPAN 4 and SPAN 999X |
“Hofstra works closely with students to give credit based on Advanced Placement and Higher Level exams.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Hofstra accept AP credit?
Hofstra awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 6, and the other 6 need a higher score.
What AP score do you need at Hofstra?
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.
Read from Hofstra’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.
