AP Credit

NYU AP Credit

NYU awards credit on 11 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on each.

Lowest score accepted

Limit on AP credit

32 advanced standing credits

Chart applies to

College of Arts and Science, 2026-27

What each AP exam earns at NYU

Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when NYU’s page does not name it.

AP exam	Lowest score	What it earns	With a 5
Calculus AB	4	4 credits, MATH-UA 121	Same
Calculus BC	4	4 credits, MATH-UA 121	8 credits, MATH-UA 121, MATH-UA 122
English Language and Composition	None	No credit
English Literature and Composition	4	4 credits, No course equivalent	Same
United States History	4	4 credits, No course equivalent	Same
Biology	4	8 credits, BIOL-UA 11, BIOL-UA 12	Same
Chemistry	4	8 credits, CHEM-UA 125, CHEM-UA 126	Same
Physics C: Mechanics	4	4 credits, PHYS-UA 11 or PHYS-UA 91	Same
Computer Science A	4	4 credits, CSCI-UA 101	Same
Statistics	4	4 credits, PSYCH-UA 10	Same
Psychology	4	4 credits, PSYCH-UA 1	Same
Spanish Language and Culture	4	4 credits, SPAN-UA 4	Same

“In accordance with New York University policy, students may receive college credit toward their degree for test results of 5 or 4, depending on the subject examination.”

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Frequently asked questions

Does NYU accept AP credit?

NYU awards credit on 11 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on each.

What AP score do you need at NYU?

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.

Is there a limit on AP credit at NYU?

Yes. NYU states this limit: 32 advanced standing credits.

Read from NYU’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.