AP Credit
Wellesley AP Credit
Wellesley awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 2, and the other 10 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
4 units total, and no more than 2 units in a single department
Chart applies to
College-wide (Registrar)
AP credit earns no distribution or lab credit and is removed if the student takes the equivalent Wellesley course.
What each AP exam earns at Wellesley
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Wellesley’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 1 unit, MATH 115 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 2 units, MATH 115 and 116 or MATH 115 and 120 | Same |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | 1 unit, no exact equivalent | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | 1 unit, no exact equivalent | Same |
| United States History | 5 | 1 unit, no exact equivalent | Same |
| Biology | 5 | 1 unit, no exact equivalent | Same |
| Chemistry | 5 | 1 unit, CHEM 105 or 205 | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | 1 unit, PHYS 104 or 107 | Same |
| Computer Science A | 5 | 1 unit, CS 111 | Same |
| Statistics | 5 | 1 unit, QR 150 / STAT 150 | Same |
| Psychology | 5 | 1 unit, PSYC 101 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 1 unit, SPAN 202 | Same |
“One (1) unit is awarded for most AP exams with a score of 5.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Wellesley accept AP credit?
Wellesley awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 2, and the other 10 need a higher score. AP credit earns no distribution or lab credit and is removed if the student takes the equivalent Wellesley course.
What AP score do you need at Wellesley?
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 Wellesley?
Yes. Wellesley states this limit: 4 units total, and no more than 2 units in a single department.
Read from Wellesley’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.
