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Grinnell College AP credit

What each AP score earns at Grinnell College for 2026–27: 35 exams, credit shown in credits. Always confirm with the school before you plan your schedule.

Rules that apply to every exam

  • First-time first-year students are limited to a maximum of 24 pre- and post-matriculation credits (AP, IB, A-level, CAPE, college credits).
  • All AP, IB, A-level, and CAPE credits awarded are counted as divisional credit and are not subject to the 48 credit departmental limit.
  • AP, IB, A-level, and CAPE credits awarded count toward the 124 credits required for the degree.
  • Where an equivalent course is listed, AP credits can be used to meet the prerequisite for another course.
  • AP credits count toward the 32 or 34 credits required for a major only if the Notes column indicates For major credit.
  • AP scores and credit will be canceled upon successful completion (D grade or better) of any equivalent Grinnell course listed.
  • Credit is awarded only from an official score report received directly from the College Board.
  • Exam names apply to both AP and IB unless otherwise noted.
  • Departmental policies regarding acceptance of credit are subject to change.
AP examScoreCreditCourses
AP African American Studies4+4Interdisciplinary DivisionNot for major or concentration credit. Will accept if taken fall 2022 or after.
AP Art History4+4Humanities DivisionNot for major credit.
AP Art Studio/Design4+4Humanities DivisionNot for major credit.
AP Biology4+4Science DivisionNot for major credit.
AP Calculus AB4+4MAT-131Students may not receive credit for both AB and BC exams. Not for major credit.
AP Calculus BC3+4MAT-131Students may not receive credit for both AB and BC exams. Not for major credit.
AP Chemistry4+4CHM-129For major credit.
AP Chinese Language and Culture4+4CHI-101Not for major credit.
AP Comparative Government and Politics4+4Social Studies DivisionFor major credit.
AP Computer Science A4+4Science DivisionNot for major credit. Does not satisfy any prerequisite.
AP Computer Science Principles4+4Science DivisionNot for major credit. Does not satisfy any prerequisite.
AP Economics - Macro & Micro4+4ECN-111Not for major credit. Will receive 8 credits if both AP Macro and Micro awarded.
AP English Language and Composition4+4Humanities DivisionNot for major credit.
AP English Literature and Composition4+4Humanities DivisionNot for major credit.
AP Environmental Science4+4Interdisciplinary DivisionNot for concentration or major credit.
AP European History4+4Social Studies DivisionNot for major credit.
AP French Language and Culture4+4FRN-101Not for major credit.
AP German Language and Culture4+4GRM-101Not for major credit.
AP Human Geography4+4Social Studies DivisionNot for major credit.
AP Japanese Language and Culture4+4JPN-101Not for major credit.
AP Latin Literature4+4Humanities DivisionNot for major credit.
AP Macroeconomics4+4Social Studies DivisionNot for major credit. Will receive 8 credits if both AP Macro and Micro awarded.
AP Microeconomics4+4Social Studies DivisionNot for major credit. Will receive 8 credits if both AP Macro and Micro awarded.
AP Music Theory4+4Humanities DivisionNot for major credit.
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based4+4Science DivisionNot for major credit. Does not satisfy any prerequisite. Canceled if student receives credit for AP Physics C-Mechanics, IB Physics, A-Level Physics, CAPE Physics 1, or PHY-131.
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based4+4Science DivisionNot for major credit. Does not satisfy any prerequisite. Canceled if student receives credit for AP Physics-E & M, CAPE Physics II, or PHY-132.
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4+4PHY-132For major credit.
AP Physics C: Mechanics4+4PHY-131For major credit.
AP Psychology4+4PSY-113Not for major credit.
AP Spanish Language and Culture4+4Humanities DivisionNot for major credit.
AP Spanish Literature and Culture4+4Humanities DivisionNot for major credit.
AP Statistics4+4SST-115For major credit for departments that require SST-115 except for Political Science. They require SST-115 to be taken at Grinnell.
AP United States Government and Politics4+4Social Studies DivisionFor major credit.
AP United States History4+4Social Studies DivisionNot for major credit.
AP World History: Modern4+4Social Studies DivisionNot for major credit.

Source: Grinnell College official AP credit policy . Read on October 22, 2026. Compare AP credit across colleges