Princeton University AP credit

What each AP score earns at Princeton University for 2026-2027: 10 exams, credit shown in credits. Always confirm with the school before you plan your schedule.

Rules that apply to every exam

AP scores do not replace distribution requirements.
Placement recommendations do not reduce the total number of courses you will take at Princeton.
A score of 7 on the IB higher level or an A on the completed British A-level is considered equivalent to AP 5 in most subjects.
A score of 6 on the IB higher level or a B on the completed British A-level is considered equivalent to AP 4 in most subjects.
IB and A-level score reports for 2020 will be used for placement purposes only.

AP exam	Score	Credit	Courses	Applies to
AP Biology	5	—	EEB 211EEB majors: EEB 211 is the recommended placement.	Non-EEB majors only
AP Calculus BC	5	—	Math 103Recommended placement: Math 104/Math 175*. Math 175 not permitted for B.S.E. students. See department recommendation at www.math.princeton.edu/undergraduate.	MSAT under 700
	5	—	Math 103Recommended placement: Math 201*. See department recommendation at www.math.princeton.edu/undergraduate.	MSAT 700-740
	5	—	Math 103Recommended placement: Math 201/203*. See department recommendation at www.math.princeton.edu/undergraduate.	MSAT 750-800
	5	—	Math 103Recommended placement: Math 215/216*. See department recommendation at www.math.princeton.edu/undergraduate.	MSAT 750-800 and potential math major
AP Chemistry	5	—	General Chemistry (one semester)Fulfills one semester of General Chemistry. Students seeking the two-semester sequence (CHM201/207 and 202) should enroll in CHM 215 or CHM 202. CHM 215 may not be taken if CHM201/207 or 202 is taken. Recommended placement: CHM 215 or CHM 202. A placement test is needed for organic chemistry (CHM 301).	All students
AP German	5	—	German 101, German 102, German 105, German 107Language requirement fulfilled. Recommended placement: 200-level German course.	All students
AP Latin	5	—	Latin 101, Latin 102, Latin 105, Latin 108Language requirement fulfilled. Recommended placement: 200-level Latin course.	All students
AP Macroeconomics	5	—	Economics 101Recommended placement: Economics 100.	All students
AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics	5	—	Economics 100, Economics 101Recommended placement: ECO 300/310 or ECO 301/311, depending on math proficiency and intended academic plans.	All students
AP Microeconomics	5	—	Economics 100Recommended placement: Economics 101.	All students
AP Music Theory	5	—	Music 105Recommended placement: MUS106.	All students
AP Statistics	5	—	Economics 202	All students