AP Credit
Rochester AP Credit
Rochester awards credit on 11 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 1, and the other 10 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
16 credits from AP examinations
Chart applies to
College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering
AP credit cannot be used toward the primary writing requirement or any of the College's clusters.
What each AP exam earns at Rochester
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Rochester’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | AP credit for MATH 161 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | AP credit for MATH 161 | AP credit for MATH 161 and 162 |
| English Language and Composition | None | No credit | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 4 hours of elective English credit, awarded after completing an English department literature course with a grade of B or better | Same |
| United States History | 5 | Elective credit (maximum of four credits in History) | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 4 general credits (cannot satisfy biology major or minor requirements) | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 credits for CHEM 131 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Conditional credit for PHYS 113 or PHYS 121 | Credit for PHYS 113 or PHYS 121 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Credit for CSC 171 | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | Credit for STAT 180 | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | Credit for PSYC 101 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Credit for SPAN 151 after completing SPAN 152 with a grade of B+ or better | Credit for SPAN 151 and SPAN 152 after completing SPAN 200 with a grade of B+ or better |
“Departmental criteria are established each year to determine how credit or placement can be granted to students who take the Advanced Placement (AP) tests, which are usually given during the student’s senior year in high school.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Rochester accept AP credit?
Rochester awards credit on 11 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 1, and the other 10 need a higher score. AP credit cannot be used toward the primary writing requirement or any of the College's clusters.
What AP score do you need at Rochester?
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 Rochester?
Yes. Rochester states this limit: 16 credits from AP examinations.
Read from Rochester’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.
