Brian’s Teaching Tip
Think of this like a college investment, not just a high school grade. When you’re pushing for that 4 or 5 on the exam, you’re not just chasing a score—you’re literally buying yourself out of introductory classes and saving real money. The students who succeed aren't the ones memorizing random dates; they’re the ones who treat history like a cause-and-effect chain. When you’re prepping for your credits, focus on the shifts—how an event pushed the country in a new direction. If you can explain the "why" and "how" rather than just reciting facts, you’ll find the exam—and those college credits—are well within your reach.
How to use this database I have reviewed for accuracy
Each state section below shows the major colleges and universities in that state, the minimum AP U.S. History score required for credit, how many credit hours you earn, and which graduation requirement it typically satisfies. Click any two-letter state code in the hero to jump directly to that state. Always verify directly with your specific college’s registrar — AP credit policies change, and individual departments sometimes set requirements that differ from the institution’s general policy. The most authoritative source is always the College Board’s official AP Credit Policy Search tool.
The 37-state mandate: As of fall 2025, 37 states have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies requiring all public higher-education institutions to award credit for AP scores of 3 or higher. These states are marked Statewide Policy: Score 3+. The remaining 13 states leave policies to individual institutions and are marked Institution-by-Institution. Even in statewide-policy states, private colleges set their own policies independently, and public flagship universities sometimes require a 4 or 5 for specific distribution credit even while accepting a 3 for general elective credit.
The score 3 vs. score 4 distinction that most students miss
Many universities grant two different things for APUSH: elective credit (counts toward your total graduation hours but fills no specific requirement) for a score of 3, and distribution credit (actually fulfills a required general education category like U.S. History, Social Sciences, or American Institutions) for a score of 4 or 5. The distribution credit is the meaningful one — it’s what lets you skip a required course and take something you actually want. If your target college grants only elective credit for a 3, you still need to take their U.S. History requirement, you just have an extra free elective. Check the “Fulfills Requirement” column carefully. See the APUSH benefits guide for a full explanation of credit vs. placement and the dollar value at each college type.
Texas and Florida: U.S. History is a STATE-MANDATED graduation requirement
Texas and Florida are the two states where APUSH college credit has the highest practical value: both states require students at public universities to take U.S. History as a core requirement for graduation. A score of 3 on APUSH satisfies this requirement at nearly every Texas public university (HIST 1301 + 1302) and every Florida public university (AMH 2010 + 2020), saving you one or two mandatory courses. For Texas students, a score of 4 or 5 typically earns both semesters of the required U.S. History sequence (6 credit hours), making APUSH the highest-ROI AP exam for any Texas public university student.
Elite Universities That Award No AP Credit (Placement Only)
Several highly selective universities have no AP credit policy — they offer placement into upper-level courses but do not award course credit toward graduation. Understanding this before you target your score prevents a common misconception.
State-by-State APUSH Credit Database
Every state and its major colleges below. Click a state abbreviation in the hero to jump directly. The Statewide Policy badge means all public institutions in that state are required by law or Board of Regents policy to grant AP credit for a score of 3 or higher. Always confirm with the specific college registrar before making enrollment decisions.
Alabama
Statewide Policy: Score 3+
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of AlabamaPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHIST 101 or 102 | U.S. History |
| Auburn UniversityPublic Research | Score 4+ | 6 hrsHIST 1010+1020 (score 4); 3 hrs (score 3) | American History sequence |
| UAB – Univ. of Alabama BirminghamPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHY 101 (score 3); 6 hrs (score 4+) | Social Science |
| University of South AlabamaPublic | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHY 135 | U.S. History |
| Troy UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHIS 1110 | General Ed – History |
| Samford UniversityPrivate | Score 4+ | 3 hrsHIST 2010 | Elective/varies |
| Alabama A&M UniversityPublic HBCU | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHIST 101 | Elective |
| Jacksonville State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHIS 201 | U.S. History requirement |
Alaska
Institution-by-Institution
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska FairbanksPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHIST 131 | General Education – Social Science |
| University of Alaska AnchoragePublic | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHIST 131 | General Education |
| Alaska Pacific UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 hrsElective credit | Elective |
Arizona
Statewide Policy: Score 3+
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of ArizonaPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHIST 347 equiv. | Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| Arizona State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHIST 1700 | L (Literacy & Critical Inquiry) + SB |
| Northern Arizona UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHIST 243 | Liberal Studies |
| Grand Canyon UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHIS 144 | General Education |
| Embry-Riddle (Prescott)Private | Score 3+ | 3 hrsElective | Elective/Humanities |
Arkansas
Statewide Policy: Score 3+
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of ArkansasPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHIST 2003 | U.S. History Core |
| Arkansas State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHST 2163 | Core – U.S. History |
| Univ. of Central ArkansasPublic | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHIST 2313 | General Education |
| Harding UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 hrsHIST 2303 | History elective |
California
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (UC & CSU systems)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC BerkeleyPublic Research / UC | Score 3+ | variesVariable: 3–8 quarter units depending on score | American Cultures or Hist. breadth |
| UCLAPublic Research / UC | Score 3+ | 8 units (quarter)Score 3: 4 units; Score 4-5: 8 units | Historical Studies breadth |
| UC San DiegoPublic / UC | Score 3+ | 4 or 8 units8 quarter units (score 3+) | Social Sciences breadth |
| UC DavisPublic / UC | Score 3+ | 4 or 8 unitsScore 3: 2 units; Score 4: 4 units; Score 5: 8 units | History breadth |
| UC Santa BarbaraPublic / UC | Score 3+ | 4 or 8 unitsScore 3-5: 4 units; Score 4-5: 8 units (check dept) | General Education Social Science |
| UC IrvinePublic / UC | Score 3+ | 4 or 8 unitsScore 3: 4 units; Score 4-5: 8 units | General Education II |
| UC Santa CruzPublic / UC | Score 3+ | varies4–8 quarter units | Social Sciences core |
| UC RiversidePublic / UC | Score 3+ | variesScore 3: 4 units; Score 4-5: 8 units | General Education |
| Cal State LAPublic / CSU | Score 3+ | 6 sem hrsHIST 1400+1450 equiv. | U.S. History & Government (state requirement) |
| Cal State Long BeachPublic / CSU | Score 3+ | 6 sem hrsHIST 170A+170B | Lower-Division History |
| San Diego State UniversityPublic / CSU | Score 3+ | 6 sem hrsHIST 106+107 | American Institutions & History |
| Cal Poly San Luis ObispoPublic / CSU | Score 3+ | 4 sem hrsHIST 241 | U.S. History GE |
| Cal Poly PomonaPublic / CSU | Score 3+ | 6 sem hrsHIST 201+202 | U.S. History GE |
| Fresno StatePublic / CSU | Score 3+ | 6 sem hrsHIST 11+12 | American History & Institutions |
| Stanford UniversityHighly Selective Private | Score 4+ | Varies; gen. elective (score 4); distribution (score 5)See Stanford registrar — score 3 = no credit; score 4 = elective; score 5 = distribution credit | Varies by score |
| USC – Univ. of Southern CaliforniaPrivate Research | Score 4+ | 4 units (score 4+)Score 3 = no credit; Score 4-5 = GE Traditions credit | GE Traditions & Historical Foundations |
| Pepperdine UniversityPrivate | Score 4+ | 4 unitsHIST credit | Western Heritage sequence |
| Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | History elective |
| University of San DiegoPrivate | Score 5 | 3 hrsHIST credit | Score 3-4 = no credit; Score 5 = credit |
| Santa Clara UniversityPrivate / Jesuit | Score 3+ | 4 unitsHistory elective | American Diversity requirement |
Colorado
Statewide Policy: Score 3+
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado BoulderPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1015 equiv. | Arts & Sciences core |
| Colorado State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 150 | Social & Behavioral Sciences (Global & Cultural Awareness) |
| Univ. of Northern ColoradoPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 121 | Liberal Arts core |
| Colorado School of MinesPublic STEM | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsSS elective | Elective – Humanities |
| Colorado CollegePrivate Liberal Arts | Score 4+ | 1 unitElective | No distribution requirement fulfilled |
| Denver UniversityPrivate Research | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | University requirements vary |
| Regis UniversityPrivate / Jesuit | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Humanities Core |
Connecticut
Institution-by-Institution
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn – Univ. of ConnecticutPublic Research | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1400 or 1500 | Social Sciences distribution |
| Yale UniversityElite Private | Placement Only | No creditPlacement into upper-level courses only | No course credit awarded |
| Wesleyan UniversityHighly Selective Private | No Credit | No creditAP not accepted for credit | No credit or placement |
| Trinity CollegePrivate Liberal Arts | Score 4+ | 1 courseHIST elective | No requirement fulfilled |
| Fairfield UniversityPrivate / Jesuit | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | History requirement (check dept.) |
Delaware
Institution-by-Institution
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of DelawarePublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 201 or 202 | Social Sciences breadth |
| Delaware State UniversityPublic HBCU | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST credit | General Education |
Florida
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (all public institutions)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of FloridaPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 or 6 hrsScore 3: 3 hrs (AMH 2010); Score 4-5: 6 hrs (AMH 2010+2020) | State Core: U.S. History |
| Florida State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 or 6 hrsScore 3: AMH 2010 (3 hrs); Score 4-5: AMH 2010+2020 (6 hrs) | State Core: U.S. History |
| University of South FloridaPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 or 6 hrsScore 3: 3 hrs; Score 4-5: 6 hrs | Gordon Rule + U.S. History |
| Florida International UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 or 6 hrsAMH 2010/2020 sequence | State Core |
| UCF – Univ. of Central FloridaPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 or 6 hrsScore 3: AMH 2010; Score 4-5: full sequence | State Core: U.S. History |
| Florida A&M UniversityPublic HBCU | Score 3+ | 3 or 6 hrsAMH sequence | State Core: U.S. History |
| University of MiamiPrivate Research | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 141B or 142B | Division of Arts & Sciences elective |
| Rollins CollegePrivate Liberal Arts | Score 4+ | 4 unitsHIST elective | Social Sciences distribution |
| Stetson UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 101/102 | General Education |
Georgia
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (USG system)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of GeorgiaPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 or 6 hrsHIST 2111 (score 3: 3 hrs); HIST 2111+2112 (score 4-5: 6 hrs) | Georgia State Core: U.S. History |
| Georgia TechPublic Research / STEM | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 2111 or 2112 | HSS elective |
| Georgia State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 or 6 hrsHIST 2110 sequence | Area E: Social Sciences |
| Kennesaw State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 or 6 hrsHIST 2111/2112 | State Core |
| Georgia Southern UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 or 6 hrsHIST 1111/1112 | Area E Core |
| Emory UniversityHighly Selective Private | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | General Education Seminar (not satisfied by AP) |
| Agnes Scott CollegePrivate Liberal Arts | Score 4+ | 4 unitsElective | No distribution fulfilled |
| Mercer UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | General Education |
Hawaii
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (UH system)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ. of Hawaii at ManoaPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 282 (elective) | Social Sciences distribution |
| Univ. of Hawaii at HiloPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Core elective |
| Chaminade UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Elective |
Idaho
Statewide Policy: Score 3+
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of IdahoPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 111 equiv. | Social Sciences breadth |
| Boise State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 102 (U.S. History) | University Foundation – Social Sciences |
| Idaho State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 111 | General Education |
| Brigham Young University–IdahoPrivate | Score 3+ | 2 sem hrsReligion 122 (Foundations) – check policy | Elective; university core varies |
Illinois
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (IBHE system)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 200-level equiv. | Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| University of Illinois ChicagoPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | General Education Social Sciences |
| Northern Illinois UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 260 | Social Science Distribution |
| Southern Illinois Univ. CarbondalePublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 101D | Liberal Arts Core – Social Science |
| Illinois State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIS 110 | General Education |
| Northwestern UniversityHighly Selective Private | Score 4+ | Credit equivalent at registrar discretionPlacement-primary; check registrar | Varies by department |
| University of ChicagoElite Private | No Credit | No creditPlacement into advanced courses | No AP credit awarded |
| DePaul UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIS 131 or 132 | LSP Core |
| Loyola University ChicagoPrivate / Jesuit | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | No Core requirement satisfied |
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyPrivate STEM | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsSocial Science elective | Social Science requirement |
Indiana
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (Transfer Core)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue UniversityPublic Research | Score 4+ | 6 hrs HIST (score 4+); 3 hrs undistrib. (score 3)Score 3: 3 hrs undistributed history; Score 4-5: HIST 15100+15200 | American History I+II sequence |
| Indiana University BloomingtonPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST-A 201 or 202 | College of Arts & Sciences distribution |
| Ball State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 103 | Social Sciences core |
| Indiana State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 201 | General Education |
| Butler UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHI 111 or 112 | Core Curriculum: Way of Knowing |
| Notre Dame – Univ. of Notre DameHighly Selective Private | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST placement or elective | First Year Studies requirement not waived by AP |
| DePauw UniversityPrivate Liberal Arts | Score 3+ | 4 unitsHistory elective | No Distribution requirement waived |
| Valparaiso UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 112 | Christ College Core varies |
Iowa
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (Regents universities)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of IowaPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST:1200 U.S. History to 1877 or similar | General Education – Historical Perspectives |
| Iowa State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 2060 | Social Sciences elective |
| Univ. of Northern IowaPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1510 | Liberal Arts Core |
| Grinnell CollegePrivate Liberal Arts | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit policy | Independent study program – no AP credit |
| Drake UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | General Education |
Kansas
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (Board of Regents)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of KansasPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 128 equiv. | University Global Awareness/U.S. Diversity |
| Kansas State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 251 | Social Sciences general education |
| Wichita State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 201 or 202 | General Education – Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| Washburn UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHI 101 equiv. | Social Sciences distribution |
Kentucky
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (CPE mandate)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of KentuckyPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIS 105 equiv. | Social Sciences – University Studies |
| University of LouisvillePublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 201 or 202 | Cardinal Core: Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| Western Kentucky UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 119 or 120 | Colonnade Program – Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| Transylvania UniversityPrivate Liberal Arts | Score 3+ | 1 course creditHIST elective | Colonnade: no AP waiver of major requirements |
| Bellarmine UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Core: History or Social Science |
Louisiana
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (LOSFA mandate)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU – Louisiana State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 2055 U.S. History to 1865 | General Education – Social Sciences |
| Tulane UniversitySelective Private | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | NEWCOMB College core varies – check |
| University of New OrleansPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1013/1023 | General Education |
| Loyola Univ. New OrleansPrivate / Jesuit | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 234 equiv. | Core: History/Social Science |
| Louisiana Tech UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 201 or 202 | General Education |
| McNeese State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Social Studies requirement |
Maine
Institution-by-Institution
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ. of MainePublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHTY 103 equiv. | Social Sciences distribution |
| Bowdoin CollegeHighly Selective Private | No Credit | No creditPlacement only | May place into 200-level HIST |
| Colby CollegeHighly Selective Private | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit policy | Placement only |
| Bates CollegeSelective Private | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit | No AP credit awarded |
Maryland
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (USM/Regents)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ. of Maryland College ParkPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 156 or 157 | Distributive Studies – I-Series or Scholarship in Practice |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityHighly Selective Private | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsDistribution credit; score 3 = no credit | Distribution only at score 4+ |
| Towson UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 101 or 102 | Core: Social Science |
| Loyola Univ. MarylandPrivate / Jesuit | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | No Core satisfied |
| UMBCPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 201 or 202 | Social Sciences distribution |
| Salisbury UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 110 or 111 | Social Sciences core |
| US Naval AcademyFederal | Score 3+ | Elective credit onlyNo replacement of required USNA courses | Elective |
Massachusetts
Institution-by-Institution
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard UniversityElite Private | Placement Only | No creditAdvanced placement into upper-level courses | Advanced Standing possible with 4+ exams at 5 |
| MITElite Private | Placement Only | No credit (limited placement)Placement only for select subjects; APUSH not listed for placement | No credit |
| Tufts UniversityHighly Selective Private | Score 5 Only | 1 course creditScore 5 only; score 3-4 = no credit | Check current Tufts registrar |
| Boston UniversitySelective Private | Score 4+ | 4 sem hrsHIST elective | No Core requirement satisfied |
| Boston CollegePrivate / Jesuit | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | University core not waived |
| Northeastern UniversityPrivate Research | Score 3+ | 4 sem hrsHIST 1130 or 1140 | NUPath: Social Sciences |
| UMass AmherstPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 151 or 152 | Social World breadth |
| Amherst CollegeHighly Selective Private | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit policy | Open curriculum – no AP credit or placement |
| Williams CollegeHighly Selective Private | No Credit | No creditOpen curriculum; no AP credit | No AP credit or distribution |
| Wellesley CollegeHighly Selective Private | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit; some placement considered | Placement by department |
| Holy CrossPrivate Liberal Arts | Score 4+ | 1 course creditHIST elective | Elective only |
Michigan
Institution-by-Institution (no statewide mandate)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of MichiganPublic Research | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHISTORY 260 equiv. | LSA distribution: Historical and Cultural Studies |
| Michigan State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsISS 210 or HIST equiv. | Integrative Studies: Social Science or ISS 210 |
| Western Michigan UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1310 equiv. | Humanities distribution |
| Central Michigan UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHST 101 or 102 | Perspectives: Social Institutions |
| Eastern Michigan UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 123F | General Education – Foundations |
| Oakland UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIS 101 or 102 | General Education: Historical Understanding |
| Wayne State UniversityPublic Urban | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIS 2010 or 2020 | General Education: US Diversity |
| Kalamazoo CollegePrivate Liberal Arts | Score 3+ | 1 unit equiv.HIST elective | No distribution requirement fulfilled |
| Hillsdale CollegePrivate Conservative | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 101 or 102 | Core: American Heritage |
| Hope CollegePrivate | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Distribution elective |
Minnesota
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (MnSCU system)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ. of Minnesota Twin CitiesPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1371W equiv. | Liberal Education – Historical Perspectives |
| Univ. of Minnesota DuluthPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1461 equiv. | Liberal Education Core |
| Minnesota State Univ. MankatoPublic / MnSCU | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 120 | ETS: Social/Behavioral Sciences |
| St. Cloud State UniversityPublic / MnSCU | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 200 level | Goals 5 & 7 |
| Carleton CollegeHighly Selective Private | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit | Open curriculum; AP placement by department |
| Macalester CollegeSelective Private | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit policy | Placement available; no course credit |
| St. Olaf CollegePrivate Liberal Arts | Score 4+ | 1 creditHIST elective | No distribution fulfilled |
| Hamline UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Core: Social Science |
Mississippi
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (IHL mandate)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of MississippiPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 105 or 106 | General Education: American History |
| Mississippi State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHI 1063 or HI 1073 | Distribution: History |
| Univ. of Southern MississippiPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIS 101 or 102 | General Education |
| Jackson State UniversityPublic HBCU | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIS 201 or 202 | General Education: Social Science |
| Millsaps CollegePrivate Liberal Arts | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Elective |
Missouri
Institution-by-Institution
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri (Mizzou)Public Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1100 or 1200 | Social Sciences distribution |
| Missouri State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHST 122 equiv. | General Education: Social Sciences |
| Saint Louis UniversityPrivate / Jesuit | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | No Core requirement waived |
| Washington University St. LouisHighly Selective Private | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective; score 3 = no credit | No distribution guaranteed |
| Truman State UniversityPublic Liberal Arts | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 104 equiv. | Liberal Studies: Social Science |
| Rockhurst UniversityPrivate / Jesuit | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHS elective | Core: History/Social Science |
Montana
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (MUS system)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of MontanaPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 104 equiv. | Group V: Social Sciences |
| Montana State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHSTR 101/102 equiv. | Core: Human Expression and Cultural Diversity |
| Carroll CollegePrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Distribution varies |
Nebraska
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (NU system)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska LincolnPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 201 equiv. | ACE 6: Social Sciences |
| Creighton UniversityPrivate / Jesuit | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 100-level elective | Core: not satisfied by APUSH |
| University of Nebraska OmahaPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1110 equiv. | IS Distribution: Social Sciences |
| Doane UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | General Education |
Nevada
Statewide Policy: Score 3+ (NSHE system)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada Las VegasPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 100-level equiv. | Core: U.S. & Nevada Constitutions (not satisfied); Elective |
| University of Nevada RenoPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 100 equiv. | Analytical Thinking – Social Science |
| Nevada State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | General Education |
New HampshireInstitution-by-Institution
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ. of New HampshirePublic Research | Score 3+ | 4 sem hrsHIST 406H equiv. | Discovery Program: Social Connections |
| Dartmouth CollegeElite Private | Placement Only | No creditPlacement only into upper-level courses | Some departments may grant exemption from intro |
| Colby-Sawyer CollegePrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIS elective | General Education |
New JerseyInstitution-by-Institution (no statewide mandate)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers UniversityPublic Research | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrs01:510:101/102 equiv. | Score 3 = SAS general elective; Score 4+ = US History distribution |
| Princeton UniversityElite Private | Placement Only | No creditPlacement only; AP may satisfy prerequisite for 200-level courses | No course credit awarded |
| Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1201 equiv. | Core: Arts & Sciences |
| Drew UniversityPrivate Liberal Arts | Score 3+ | 4 unitsHIST elective | Core: Social Science |
| The College of New JerseyPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 103 equiv. | Liberal Learning: Social Science |
| Montclair State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 101 or 102 | Interdisciplinary Studies Requirement |
| Stevens Institute of TechnologyPrivate STEM | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHumanities elective | Humanities/Social Science track |
| Rider UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Core: Social & Behavioral Science |
New MexicoStatewide Policy: Score 3+ (NMHED)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New MexicoPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1110 or 1120 | Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences |
| New Mexico State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 101G equiv. | NM State History requirement or elective |
| New Mexico TechPublic STEM | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsSocial Science elective | Humanities/Social Science track |
New YorkInstitution-by-Institution (no statewide mandate)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityElite Private | Placement Only | No creditAP scores considered for placement into upper-level courses only | No course credit awarded |
| Cornell UniversityHighly Selective Private | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsVaries by college (Arts & Sciences vs. other); check specific Cornell college | Depends on college within Cornell |
| New York UniversitySelective Private | Score 4+ | 4 unitsHIST-UA elective (check registrar) | Score 3 = no credit; Score 4+ = elective |
| Fordham UniversityPrivate / Jesuit | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | No Core History requirement waived |
| Stony Brook University (SUNY)Public / SUNY | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIS 101/102 equiv. | DEC: SBCS – Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| Binghamton University (SUNY)Public / SUNY | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 101 equiv. | Pluralism and the American Experience; check dept. |
| Univ. at Albany (SUNY)Public / SUNY | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsAHIS 100-level equiv. | General Education: Social Sciences |
| Univ. at Buffalo (SUNY)Public Research / SUNY | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIS 101 or 102 | General Education: Social Sciences |
| SUNY GeneseoPublic Liberal Arts / SUNY | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 110 equiv. | Humanities distribution |
| Vassar CollegeHighly Selective Private | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit policy | Open curriculum – no AP credit |
| Hamilton CollegeHighly Selective Private | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit | Open curriculum |
| Union CollegeSelective Private | Score 3+ | 1 unitHIST elective | General Education varies |
| Colgate UniversitySelective Private | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit policy | Placement may be offered by department |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic InstitutePrivate STEM | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsSTSH 1100 level equiv. | Humanities/Social Science requirement |
| Barnard College (Columbia affiliate)Highly Selective Private | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit | Nine Ways of Knowing – no AP waiver |
North CarolinaStatewide Policy: Score 3+ (UNC system mandate)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Chapel HillPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 128 equiv. | Experiential Education requirement varies; social science elective |
| NC State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsUS History elective | Social Sciences (SS) distribution |
| Duke UniversityHighly Selective Private | Score 4+ | 1 course creditElective; score 3 = no credit | No Areas of Knowledge requirement satisfied |
| Wake Forest UniversitySelective Private | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIS elective | No distribution requirement satisfied |
| Davidson CollegeHighly Selective Private | Score 4+ | 1 course unitHIST elective | Elective; no distribution waived |
| Elon UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHST 111 or 112 | Core: Power and Justice, or Historical Perspectives |
| Appalachian State UniversityPublic / UNC system | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIS 2160 equiv. | General Education: Social Sciences |
| East Carolina UniversityPublic / UNC system | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1030 equiv. | General Education: US Diversity |
| UNC CharlottePublic / UNC system | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1150 equiv. | UNIV: Social Sciences |
North DakotaStatewide Policy: Score 3+ (NDUS)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ. of North DakotaPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 103 equiv. | Essential Studies: Social Science |
| North Dakota State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 101 equiv. | GenEd: Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| Minot State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | General Education |
OhioStatewide Policy: Score 3+ (OH Articulation)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHISTORY 1151 equiv. | GE: Social Sciences; Score 4-5 = 6 hrs (HISTORY 1151+1152) |
| University of CincinnatiPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1065 equiv. | Social Sciences Distribution |
| Miami University (Ohio)Public | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHST 111 or 112 | Liberal Education: Thematic Sequence varies |
| Ohio UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1700 equiv. | Social Sciences Tier 1 |
| Bowling Green State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1410 equiv. | Social Sciences core |
| Kent State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 15061 equiv. | Social Sciences distribution |
| Case Western Reserve UniversityPrivate Research | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHSTY elective (score 3 = no credit) | No distribution requirement satisfied |
| Oberlin CollegeHighly Selective Private | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit awarded | Placement possible; no course credit |
| Kenyon CollegeSelective Private | No Credit | No creditAP not accepted for credit | Placement by department only |
| Denison UniversitySelective Private | Score 3+ | 1 unitHIST elective | Elective; no distribution requirement |
OklahomaStatewide Policy: Score 3+ (OSRHE)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of OklahomaPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1483 equiv. | Social Sciences (FGSC) distribution |
| Oklahoma State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1103 or 1213 | Social Science Core distribution |
| Univ. of Central OklahomaPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1483 equiv. | General Education: Social Science |
| Oral Roberts UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Liberal Arts Core |
OregonStatewide Policy: Score 3+ (OUS system)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of OregonPublic Research | Score 3+ | 4 sem hrsHIST 201 equiv. | Social Science distribution |
| Oregon State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 271 equiv. | Difference, Power & Discrimination; or Social Science |
| Portland State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHST 201 equiv. | University Studies: Social Science |
| Reed CollegeHighly Selective Private | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit | Conference courses required; no AP waiver |
| Lewis & Clark CollegePrivate Liberal Arts | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit policy | Placement only by department |
| Willamette UniversityPrivate Liberal Arts | Score 3+ | 1 unitHIST elective | Quantitative & Analytical Reasoning varies |
PennsylvaniaInstitution-by-Institution (no statewide mandate)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 021 or 022 equiv. | United States Cultures (US) requirement |
| University of PittsburghPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 0100 equiv. | Historical Change distribution |
| Temple UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 0844 equiv. | Core: U.S. Society |
| University of PennsylvaniaIvy League Private | Score 4+ | 1 cuHIST elective (Sector V: History & Tradition) | Score 3 = no credit; Score 4+ = sector credit possible |
| Carnegie Mellon UniversityHighly Selective Private | Score 4+ | 9 units (CMU)HIST elective; score 3 = no credit | Humanities elective |
| Drexel UniversityPrivate Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | UNIV Core: Social Sciences |
| Villanova UniversityPrivate / Augustinian | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective (score 3 = no credit) | University Core not satisfied by AP |
| Lafayette CollegeSelective Private | Score 4+ | 1 unitHIST elective | No distribution |
| Lehigh UniversitySelective Private | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | No Core |
| Dickinson CollegePrivate Liberal Arts | Score 4+ | 1 unitHIST elective | No Mosaic distribution satisfied |
| Gettysburg CollegePrivate Liberal Arts | Score 3+ | 1 unitHIST elective | Interdisciplinary Studies varies |
| Swarthmore CollegeHighly Selective Private | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit policy | Placement into upper-level courses only |
Rhode IslandInstitution-by-Institution
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityHighly Selective Private | Placement Only | No creditPlacement into upper-level history courses | Open Curriculum – no AP credit; some concentration credit possible |
| Providence CollegePrivate / Dominican | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | No Development of Western Civilization waived |
| Univ. of Rhode IslandPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIS 111 or 112 | General Education: Social Science |
| Roger Williams UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Core: Social Sciences |
South CarolinaStatewide Policy: Score 3+ (CHE mandate)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South CarolinaPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 111 equiv. | Carolina Core: Historical Thinking |
| Clemson UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1710 equiv. | Cross-Cultural Awareness; score 4-5 = 6 hrs |
| College of CharlestonPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 111 equiv. | CSCI: Social Science |
| Furman UniversityPrivate Liberal Arts | Score 3+ | 4 unitsHIST elective | No distribution requirement |
| Wofford CollegePrivate | Score 4+ | 1 unitHIST elective | Elective |
South DakotaStatewide Policy: Score 3+ (BOR)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South DakotaPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 151 equiv. | General Education: Social Science |
| South Dakota State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 151 equiv. | General Education |
| Augustana UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Distribution varies |
| Dakota Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | General Education |
TennesseeStatewide Policy: Score 3+ (TBR & UT system)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee KnoxvillePublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 211 or 212 equiv. | U.S. History General Education requirement |
| Vanderbilt UniversityHighly Selective Private | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective; score 3 = no credit | Score 3 earns no credit; Score 4+ earns distribution elective |
| Tennessee Tech UniversityPublic / TBR | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 2010 or 2020 | Social/Behavioral Sciences distribution |
| Middle Tennessee State UniversityPublic / TBR | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 2010 or 2020 | Social/Behavioral Sciences distribution |
| East Tennessee State UniversityPublic / TBR | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1110 or 1120 | General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences |
| Lipscomb UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Core Curriculum: Social Science |
| Belmont UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Liberal Arts Core |
| Rhodes CollegeSelective Private | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | No distribution requirement satisfied |
TexasStatewide Policy: Score 3+ (THECB mandate)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at AustinPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 315K or 315L equiv. | Score 3: 3 hrs elective; Score 4-5: 6 hrs HIST 315K+315L (U.S. history core) |
| Texas A&M UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 105 or 106 equiv. | Score 3: 3 hrs; Score 4-5: 6 hrs HIST 105+106 (American history core) |
| University of HoustonPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1377 or 1378 | Core Curriculum: U.S. History (required by Texas state law) |
| Texas Tech UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 2300 or 2301 | Core: U.S. History (state requirement) |
| UT DallasPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1301 or 1302 | Core: U.S. History |
| UT San AntonioPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIS 1301 or 1302 | Core: U.S. History |
| UT ArlingtonPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1311 or 1312 | Core: U.S. History |
| Baylor UniversityPrivate Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 2365 or 2366 | Score 3: 3 hrs U.S. History Core; Score 4-5: 6 hrs both semesters |
| Rice UniversityHighly Selective Private | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective; score 3 = no credit | Distribution: Social Sciences (score 4+); no U.S. history core satisfied |
| Southern Methodist UniversityPrivate Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1301 or 1302 | Foundations: Civilizations, Cultures, & Ideas |
| Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 10803 or 10813 | Essential Requirements: Social Science |
| Trinity University (TX)Private Liberal Arts | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Interdisciplinary Studies varies |
| Sam Houston State UniversityPublic / TAMU system | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1301 or 1302 | Core: U.S. History |
| Stephen F. Austin State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1301 or 1302 | Core: U.S. History |
| Texas State UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1310 or 1320 | Core: U.S. History |
| Prairie View A&M UniversityPublic HBCU | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1301 or 1302 | Core: U.S. History |
| Texas Southern UniversityPublic HBCU | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1301 | Core: U.S. History |
UtahStatewide Policy: Score 3+ (Utah System of Higher Education)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of UtahPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1700 equiv. | Intellectual Explorations: American Institutions |
| Utah State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1700 equiv. | Breadth: Social Sciences |
| Brigham Young UniversityPrivate / LDS | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 220 equiv. | Score 3: 3 hrs; Score 4+: may earn 6 hrs HIST 220+221 |
| Weber State UniversityPublic / USHE | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1700 equiv. | Bachelor of Integrated Studies Social Science |
| Utah Valley UniversityPublic / USHE | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1700 equiv. | University Core: American Institutions |
| Westminster University (UT)Private | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Liberal Education varies |
VermontInstitution-by-Institution
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of VermontPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1 equiv. | Diversity & Cultural Awareness distribution |
| Middlebury CollegeHighly Selective Private | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit policy | Distribution by department placement only |
| Saint Michael's CollegePrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Core: Social Science |
| Bennington CollegePrivate | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit | Self-directed curriculum; no AP credit |
VirginiaInstitution-by-Institution (SCHEV recommends; not mandated)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of VirginiaPublic Research | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIEU 2001 or 2002 equiv. (score 3 = no credit) | Score 3: no credit; Score 4+: Area II History distribution |
| Virginia TechPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1015 or 1016 equiv. | Area 2: Social Sciences |
| William & MaryPublic / Colonial | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 100-level (score 3 = no credit) | GER: Social Sciences (score 4+) |
| George Mason UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 121 equiv. | Mason Core: Social/Behavioral Sciences |
| James Madison UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 225 or 226 | Cluster One: Skills for the 21st Century – Social Science |
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 291 or 292 | Social/Behavioral Sciences distribution |
| Radford UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 111 or 112 | General Education |
| Washington & Lee UniversityHighly Selective Private | Score 4+ | 1 unitHIST elective (score 3 = no credit) | No distribution requirement satisfied |
| Hampden-Sydney CollegePrivate | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Rhetoric Program core varies |
| Roanoke CollegePrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 100-level | Core: Social Science |
| Virginia Military InstitutePublic Military | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 101 or 102 | General Education |
WashingtonStatewide Policy: Score 3+ (SBCTC & public 4-year)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of WashingtonPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHSTAA 105 or 106 equiv. | Score 3: 3 hrs; Score 4+: 6 hrs; Social Sciences distribution |
| Washington State UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 105 equiv. | Breadth: Humanities |
| Western Washington UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 5 quarter hrsHIST 104 equiv. | HCE: Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Eastern Washington UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 5 quarter hrsHIST 114 or 115 | Social Science distribution |
| Seattle UniversityPrivate / Jesuit | Score 3+ | 5 quarter hrsHIST 1200-level | Core: Engaging the World – Social Science |
| Gonzaga UniversityPrivate / Jesuit | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 101 or 102 | Core Curriculum: Historical Perspectives |
| Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 4 sem hrsHIST 102 | Core: W (Ways of Knowing) |
| Whitman CollegeSelective Private | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit policy | Distribution by placement only; no course credit |
| Seattle Pacific UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1100-level | Liberal Arts Core |
West VirginiaStatewide Policy: Score 3+ (HEPC mandate)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia UniversityPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 153 or 154 equiv. | General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences |
| Marshall UniversityPublic | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHST 101 or 102 | University General Education |
| Wheeling UniversityPrivate | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective | Core: Social Science |
WisconsinStatewide Policy: Score 3+ (UW System)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ. of Wisconsin–MadisonPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 101 or 102 equiv. | Social Science breadth distribution |
| Univ. of Wisconsin–MilwaukeePublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 103 or 104 | Social Science distribution |
| Univ. of Wisconsin–Eau ClairePublic / UW | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 115 equiv. | Essential Studies: Social Sciences |
| Univ. of Wisconsin–La CrossePublic / UW | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIS 110 equiv. | GenEd: Global & Multicultural Studies |
| Univ. of Wisconsin–OshkoshPublic / UW | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIS 103 equiv. | GenEd: Social Sciences |
| Marquette UniversityPrivate / Jesuit | Score 4+ | 3 sem hrsHIST elective; score 3 = no credit | No Core requirement satisfied |
| Lawrence UniversityPrivate Liberal Arts | No Credit | No creditNo AP credit awarded | Tutorial system; no AP credit |
WyomingStatewide Policy: Score 3+ (UW / Community Colleges)
| College / University | Min Score for Credit | Credits Awarded | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of WyomingPublic Research | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1211 or 1221 equiv. | US & WY Constitution requirement; Core: Social/Behavioral Sciences |
| Central Wyoming CollegeCommunity / Public | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1211 equiv. | Social Sciences elective |
| Laramie County Community CollegeCommunity / Public | Score 3+ | 3 sem hrsHIST 1211 equiv. | Social Sciences elective |
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