AP Credit
MIT AP Credit
MIT awards credit on 5 of the 9 common AP exams listed here. Each needs a 5.
Lowest score accepted
5
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
Class of 2030, 2026-27
MIT gives nothing for scores below 5.
What each AP exam earns at MIT
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when MIT’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 5 | No credit; a score of 5 allows you to enroll in the accelerated Calculus sequence of 18.01A/18.02A | Same |
| Calculus BC | 5 | Credit for 18.01 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | 9 units of unrestricted elective credit; places you in the "CI-H/CI-HW Required" category without taking the First Year Essay Evaluation (FEE) | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | 9 units of unrestricted elective credit; places you in the "CI-H/CI-HW Required" category without taking the First Year Essay Evaluation (FEE) | Same |
| Biology | None | No credit | |
| Chemistry | None | No credit | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | Credit for 8.01 only with a score of 5 on both Physics C exams (Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism) | Same |
| Computer Science A | None | No credit | |
| Statistics | None | No credit |
“MIT grants credit for a score of 5 on some College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams.”
Frequently asked questions
Does MIT accept AP credit?
MIT awards credit on 5 of the 9 common AP exams listed here. Each needs a 5. MIT gives nothing for scores below 5.
What AP score do you need at MIT?
The lowest score that earns anything on the non-language exams listed here is a 5. The score needed differs by exam, so check the row for each one.
Read from MIT’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.
