AP Credit
Lehigh AP Credit
Lehigh awards credit on 11 of the 11 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 9, and the other 2 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
University-wide (2026-27 Catalog), 2026-27
What each AP exam earns at Lehigh
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Lehigh’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 credits, MATH 021 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 credits, MATH 021 and MATH 022 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, WRT 001 | 6 credits, WRT 001 and WRT 002 |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, WRT 001 | 6 credits, WRT 001 and WRT 002 |
| United States History | 5 | 4 credits, HIST 099 | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 4 credits, BIOS 001 | Same |
| Chemistry | 5 | 4 credits, CHM 030 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 5 credits, PHY 011 and PHY 012 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 credits, CSE 007 | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 credits, MATH 012 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 credits, PSYC 001 | Same |
“Entering first-year students that request the College Board to send their Advanced Placement Test scores to Lehigh are considered for advanced placement.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Lehigh accept AP credit?
Lehigh awards credit on 11 of the 11 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 9, and the other 2 need a higher score.
What AP score do you need at Lehigh?
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 Lehigh’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.
