AP Credit
New Hampshire AP Credit
New Hampshire 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
64 semester hours for all credit by exam and advanced placement testing
Chart applies to
University-wide (Admissions "Advanced Standing & College Credit" sheet, dated 2/2026)
Students who take both Calculus AB and BC will not receive duplicate credit for MATH 425.
What each AP exam earns at New Hampshire
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when New Hampshire’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 credits, Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Discovery credit | 4 credits, MATH 425, 424A or 424B |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 credits, MATH 425, 424A or 424B | 8 credits, MATH 425, 424A or 424B & MATH 426 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 4 credits, ENGL 401 | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 4 credits, ENGL 401 or HUMA/WI | Same |
| United States History | 3 | 4 credits, HIST 410 | 8 credits, HIST 405 & HIST 406 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 credits, Biological Sciences (BS) / Discovery Lab credit | Same |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 credits, CHEM 403 | 8 credits, CHEM 403 & CHEM 404 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 credits, PHYS 407 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 credits, CS 415 | Same |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 credits, Quantitative Reasoning (QR) credit; consult with advisor | Same |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 credits, Social Sciences (SS) Discovery credit | 4 credits, PSYC 401 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 credits, World Cultures (WC) Discovery credit | 4 credits, SPAN 503 (world language waiver) |
“The University’s policies are reviewed periodically by University departments and may change at any time.”
Frequently asked questions
Does New Hampshire accept AP credit?
New Hampshire awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each. Students who take both Calculus AB and BC will not receive duplicate credit for MATH 425.
What AP score do you need at New Hampshire?
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 New Hampshire?
Yes. New Hampshire states this limit: 64 semester hours for all credit by exam and advanced placement testing.
Read from New Hampshire’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.
