The College of Idaho AP credit

What each AP score earns at The College of Idaho for 2026-2027: 33 exams, credit shown in semester hours. Always confirm with the school before you plan your schedule.

Rules that apply to every exam

The College of Idaho accepts a combined total of up to 30 semester credits of Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate, known as alternative credit.
Concurrent or dual enrollment credit is not included in the alternative credit limits.
Students must initiate acceptance of alternative credits with the Registrar's Office.
Credit toward program and graduation requirements is determined on a course-by-course basis.
All AP scores of 3 yield only general elective credit in the [Subject]-1XXX format.
AP courses typically cannot satisfy major, minor, specialization, or certificate requirements unless the granting department approves.

AP exam	Score	Credit	Courses
AP 2-D Art and Design	4+	4	ARTD Creative Expression
AP 3-D Art and Design	4+	4	ARTD Creative Expression
AP Art History	4+	4	ARTD Texts & Contexts
AP Biology	5	4	BIOL Scientific Reasoning or BIOL-2201**If lab work is substantiated, BIOL-2201 for 4 credits is awarded; otherwise BIOL Scientific Reasoning No Lab for 4 credits.
	4	4	BIOL Scientific ReasoningAwarded as BIOL Scientific Reasoning No Lab if lab work is not substantiated.
AP Calculus AB	4+	4	MATH Quantitative Analysis
AP Calculus BC	5	4	MATH Quantitative Analysis
	4	4	MATH Quantitative Analysis
AP Chemistry	5	4	CHEM Scientific Reasoning or CHEM-1011**If lab work is substantiated, CHEM-1011 for 4 credits is awarded; otherwise CHEM Scientific Reasoning No Lab for 4 credits.
	4	4	CHEM Scientific ReasoningAwarded as CHEM Scientific Reasoning No Lab if lab work is not substantiated.
AP Chinese Language and Culture	4+	4	GENL Texts & Contexts
AP Comparative Government and Politics	4+	4	POEC Self & Society
AP Computer Science A	4+	4	CSC-1XXX
AP Computer Science Principles	4+	4	CSC-1XXX
AP Drawing	4+	4	ARTD Creative Expression
AP English Language and Composition	4+	4	ENGL-1XXX
AP English Literature and Composition	4+	4	ENGL Creative Expression
AP Environmental Science	4+	4	ENVS Scientific Reasoning with Lab****Must demonstrate the AP test covered a lab component; otherwise Scientific Reasoning No Lab is awarded.
AP European History	4+	4	HIST Self & Society
AP French Language and Culture	4+	4	GENL Texts & Contexts
AP German Language and Culture	4+	4	GENL Texts & Contexts
AP Latin	4+	4	GENL Texts & Contexts
AP Macroeconomics	4+	4	ECON Self & Society
AP Microeconomics	4+	4	ECON Self & Society
AP Music Theory	4+	4	MUSI Creative Expression
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based	4+	4	PHYS Scientific Reasoning with Lab****Must demonstrate the AP test covered a lab component; otherwise Scientific Reasoning No Lab is awarded.
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based	4+	4	PHYS Scientific Reasoning with Lab****Must demonstrate the AP test covered a lab component; otherwise Scientific Reasoning No Lab is awarded.
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism	4+	4	PHYS Scientific Reasoning with Lab****Must demonstrate the AP test covered a lab component; otherwise Scientific Reasoning No Lab is awarded.
AP Physics C: Mechanics	5	4	PHYS Scientific Reasoning with Lab****Must demonstrate the AP test covered a lab component; otherwise Scientific Reasoning No Lab is awarded.
	4	4	PHYS Scientific Reasoning with Lab****Must demonstrate the AP test covered a lab component; otherwise Scientific Reasoning No Lab is awarded.
AP Psychology	4+	4	PSYC-1000
AP Spanish Language and Culture	4+	4	SPAN Texts & ContextsContact the Spanish department chair to see if AP credits can apply to major or minor requirements.
AP Spanish Literature and Culture	4+	4	SPAN Texts & ContextsContact the Spanish department chair to see if AP credits can apply to major or minor requirements.
AP Statistics	4+	4	MATH Quantitative Analysis
AP United States Government and Politics	4+	4	POEC Self & Society
AP United States History	4+	4	HIST Self & Society
AP World History: Modern	4+	4	HIST Self & Society