AP Credit
Stanford University AP Credit
Stanford University awards credit on 6 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 4, and the other 2 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
45 quarter units, combined with transfer credit
Chart applies to
University-wide, students entering 2026-27, 2026-27
What each AP exam earns at Stanford University
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Stanford University’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 5 | 6 units, MATH 19/20 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 6 units, MATH 19/20 | 10 units, MATH 19/20/21 |
| English Language and Composition | None | No credit | |
| English Literature and Composition | None | No credit | |
| United States History | None | No credit | |
| Biology | None | No credit | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 10 units, CHEM 31A/31B or 31E | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 units, PHYSICS 21 | 4 units, PHYSICS 21/41 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 5 units, CS 105,106A | Same |
| Statistics | None | No credit | |
| Psychology | None | No credit | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 0 units; fulfills the university language requirement but earns no unit credit | 10 units, (LANG) 1A/2A or 1/2/3 |
“You can apply a maximum of 45 quarter units of advanced testing credit or coursework transfer credit toward your undergraduate degree.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Stanford University accept AP credit?
Stanford University awards credit on 6 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 4, and the other 2 need a higher score.
What AP score do you need at Stanford University?
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 Stanford University?
Yes. Stanford University states this limit: 45 quarter units, combined with transfer credit.
Read from Stanford University’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.
