AP Credit
Stony Brook AP Credit
Stony Brook awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
30 credits by examination
Chart applies to
University-wide
A score of 3 on several exams earns general credits with no Stony Brook course equivalent.
What each AP exam earns at Stony Brook
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Stony Brook’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 credits, no course equivalent | 4 credits, MAT 131 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 credits, no course equivalent | 8 credits, MAT 131 and MAT 132 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 credits, WRT 101 | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 credits, EGL 192 and waiver of WRT 101 | Same |
| United States History | 3 | 3 credits, no course equivalent | 6 credits, HIS 103 and HIS 104 |
| Biology | 3 | 3 credits, no course equivalent | Same |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 credits, no course equivalent | 4 credits, CHE 131 (waiver of CHE 133) |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 2 credits, no course equivalent | 3 credits, PHY 125 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 credits, CSE 101 | 4 credits, CSE 114 and waiver of CSE 101 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 credits, AMS 102 | Same |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 credits, no course equivalent | 3 credits, PSY 103 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 credits, SPN 211 | 3 credits, SPN 212 |
“AP credit is granted to matriculated students who have taken the appropriate CEEB advanced placement examination and scored a 3 or higher.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Stony Brook accept AP credit?
Stony Brook awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each. A score of 3 on several exams earns general credits with no Stony Brook course equivalent.
What AP score do you need at Stony Brook?
The lowest score that earns anything on the non-language exams listed here is a 3. The score needed differs by exam, so check the row for each one.
Is there a limit on AP credit at Stony Brook?
Yes. Stony Brook states this limit: 30 credits by examination.
Read from Stony Brook’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.
