AP® credit at Houghton University

Houghton University gives credit for 30 AP® exams. Add your scores to see the courses and credits you'd get, and what to do if a score falls short.

  • 30 AP® exams earn credit at Houghton University
  • A 3 earns credit on every exam on Houghton University's list
  • Up to 4 credits from a single exam

From Houghton University's AP® credit policy (houghton.edu). Last checked 29 Oct 2026.

Example: three AP® scores at Houghton University
  1. AP® Biologyscore 3+non-major elective4
  2. AP® Calculus BCscore 3+non-major elective4
  3. AP® English Languagescore 3+WRIT 101 Writing in Liberal Arts3

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Add up your AP® credit at Houghton University

Tap the exams you took (or plan to take), then pick your score.

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    An estimate from Houghton University's published policy. Two exams that cover the same course (like Calculus AB and BC) may not both count. Houghton University decides when your official scores arrive.

    See Houghton University's full AP® chart (30 exams)
    AP® examScore 3Score 4Score 5
    2-D Art and Design4 crart elective4 crart elective4 crart elective
    3-D Art and Design4 crart elective4 crart elective4 crart elective
    African American Studies3 crnon-major elective3 crnon-major elective3 crnon-major elective
    Art History4 crart history elective4 crart history elective4 crart history elective
    Biology4 crnon-major electiveGen. Biology I or II (BIOL 151 or 152)Gen. Biology I & II (BIOL 151 & 152)
    Calculus AB4 crnon-major electiveCalculus I (MATH 181)Calculus I (MATH 181)
    Calculus BC4 crnon-major electiveCalculus I & II (MATH 181 & 182)Calculus I & II (MATH 181 & 182)
    Chemistry4 crnon-major elective4 crnon-major electiveGeneral Chemistry I (CHEM 151)
    Computer Science A4 crcomputer science elective4 crcomputer science elective4 crcomputer science elective
    Computer Science Principles4 crComputer science elective4 crComputer science elective4 crComputer science elective
    Drawing4 crART 211 Drawing I4 crART 211 Drawing I4 crART 211 Drawing I
    English Language3 crWRIT 101 Writing in Liberal Arts3 crWRIT 101 Writing in Liberal Arts3 crWRIT 101 Writing in Liberal Arts
    English Literature3 crHUM 102 Enduring Questions3 crHUM 102 Enduring Questions3 crHUM 102 Enduring Questions
    Environmental Science4 crnon-major elective4 crnon-major elective4 crnon-major elective
    European History3 crHUM 201 Enduring Questions3 crHUM 201 Enduring Questions3 crHUM 201 Enduring Questions
    Human Geography3 crnon-major elective3 crnon-major elective3 crnon-major elective
    Macroeconomics3 crECON 211 Macroeconomics3 crECON 211 Macroeconomics3 crECON 211 Macroeconomics
    Microeconomics3 crECON 210 Microeconomics3 crECON 210 Microeconomics3 crECON 210 Microeconomics
    Music Theory4 crmusic electiveMusic Theory & Musicianship I (MTH 220 & 221)Music Theory & Musicianship I (MTH 220 & 221)
    Physics 14 crnon-major elective4 crnon-major electiveGeneral Physics I (PHYS 151)
    Physics 24 crnon-major elective4 crnon-major elective4 crnon-major elective
    Physics C: E&M4 crnon-major electiveGeneral Physics II (PHYS 152)General Physics II (PHYS 152)
    Physics C: Mechanics4 crnon-major electiveGeneral Physics I (PHYS 151)General Physics I (PHYS 151)
    Pre-Calculus4 crnon-major elective4 crnon-major elective4 crnon-major elective
    Psychology3 crPSY 111 Intro to Psychology3 crPSY 111 Intro to Psychology3 crPSY 111 Intro to Psychology
    Research3 crnon-major elective3 crnon-major elective3 crnon-major elective
    Seminar3 crnon-major elective3 crnon-major elective3 crnon-major elective
    Statistics4 crBADM 309 Statistics4 crBADM 309 Statistics4 crBADM 309 Statistics
    US History3 crnon-major elective3 crnon-major elective3 crnon-major elective
    World History: Modern3 crHUM 201 Enduring Questions3 crHUM 201 Enduring Questions3 crHUM 201 Enduring Questions

    Copied from Houghton University's AP® credit policy (houghton.edu), checked 29 Oct 2026. Houghton University sets its own policy and can change it, so credit is never guaranteed.

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    Questions students ask

    What AP® score do I need for credit at Houghton University?

    A 3 on every exam on the list we show. Some exams earn more with a higher score; add your exams in the calculator above to see each one.

    How much credit can one AP® exam earn at Houghton University?

    Up to 4 credits, on 2-D Art and Design or 3-D Art and Design or Art History or Biology and others. On this list, one exam earns 3 to 4 credits.

    What if my score is too low?

    If your score is below what Houghton University asks for on that exam, you can retake the exam next May, take a CLEP® exam if Houghton University accepts it, or take a self-paced course with an ACE or NCCRS credit recommendation. Houghton University decides what counts, so ask before you enroll.

    Is AP® credit guaranteed?

    No. Houghton University sets its own policy and can change it. We copied this from Houghton University's AP® credit policy (houghton.edu) on 29 Oct 2026; check the official page before you count on the credit.

    Are these official AP® study guides?

    No. AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, these guides. TransferCredit.org is independent.

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