AP Credit
RPI AP Credit
RPI 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
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
Institute-wide; AP scores accepted starting Fall 2024
AP credit is forfeited if the student takes the equivalent Rensselaer course.
What each AP exam earns at RPI
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when RPI’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 credits, MATH 1010 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 credits, MATH 1010 and MATH 1020 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 4 credits, WRIT 1000 (Writing elective) | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 4 credits, WRIT 1000 (Writing elective) | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 4 credits, STSO 1000 (STSO elective) | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 4 credits, BIOL 1010 and BIOL 1015 | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 credits, CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1200 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 credits, PHYS 1100 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 credits, CSCI 1100 | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 credits, MGMT 2100 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 credits, PSYC 1200 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 4 credits, LANG 1000 (Foreign Language elective) | Same |
“A score of 4 or 5 on an accepted Advanced Placement (AP) exam will receive academic credit at Rensselaer.”
Frequently asked questions
Does RPI accept AP credit?
RPI awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on each. AP credit is forfeited if the student takes the equivalent Rensselaer course.
What AP score do you need at RPI?
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 RPI’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.
