AP Credit
Princeton AP Credit
Princeton uses AP scores for placement and does not award credit toward the degree.
AP is used for
Placement only
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
Class of 2030, provisional table, 2026-27
Princeton’s table gives course exemptions and placement, not credit.
What each AP exam earns at Princeton
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Princeton’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 5 | Course exemption: Math 103; recommended placement Math 104/Math 175, Math 201, Math 201/203 or Math 215/216 depending on SAT math score and intended major (no course credit) | Same |
| Biology | 5 | Course exemption: EEB 211 for non-EEB majors only (no course credit) | Same |
| Chemistry | 5 | Fulfills one semester of General Chemistry; recommended placement CHM 215 or CHM 202 (no course credit) | Same |
| Statistics | 5 | Course exemption: Economics 202 (no course credit) | Same |
“Please note that AP scores do not replace distribution requirements, and placement recommendations do not reduce the total number of courses you will take at Princeton.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Princeton accept AP credit?
Princeton’s table gives course exemptions and placement, not credit.
What AP score do you need at Princeton?
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 Princeton’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.
