AP Credit
Northeastern AP Credit
Northeastern awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on each.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
32 semester hours
Chart applies to
University-wide, 2026-27
What each AP exam earns at Northeastern
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Northeastern’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 SH, MATH1341 (Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering) | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 SH, MATH1341 & MATH1342 (Calculus 1 & Calculus 2 for Science and Engineering) | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 4 SH, ENGW1111 (First-Year Writing) | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 4 SH, ENGL1990 (English Elective) | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 4 SH, HIST1130 (Introduction to the History of the United States) | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 10 SH, BIOL1111/1112 & BIOL1113/1114 (General Biology 1/Lab & General Biology 2/Lab) | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | 5 SH, CHEM1161/1162 (General Chemistry for Science Majors/Lab) | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 5 SH, PHYS1151/1152 & 1153 (Physics for Engineering 1/Lab & Interactive Learning Seminar for PHYS 1151) | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 SH, CS1990 (Computer Science Elective) | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 SH, MATH2280 (Statistics and Software) | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 SH, PSYC1101 (Foundations of Psychology) | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 4 SH, SPNS2101 (Intermediate Spanish 1) | Same |
“Northeastern accepts scores of 4 or 5 for credit.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Northeastern accept AP credit?
Northeastern awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on each.
What AP score do you need at Northeastern?
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 Northeastern?
Yes. Northeastern states this limit: 32 semester hours.
Read from Northeastern’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.
