AP Computer Science Principles credit at Connecticut colleges
Every Connecticut college with a published AP Computer Science Principles credit policy — minimum score, credit hours, and the course it replaces.
7 of 13 Connecticut colleges (54%) award credit for AP Computer Science Principles at a score of 3. 6 require a 4 and 0 require a 5. The lowest bar in the state is a 3 at Central Connecticut State University (3 credit hours). 13 of these colleges link to their own policy page below. Captured July 30, 2026.
| College | Min score | Credits | Counts as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University New Britain | 3 | 3 | CS 140 | Policy |
| Southern Connecticut State University New Haven | 3 | 3 | CSC 101 | Policy |
| University of Hartford West Hartford | 3 | 3 | CS 1XX | Policy |
| Western Connecticut State University Danbury | 3 | 3 | CS 991 | Policy |
| Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic | 3 | 3 | CSC 100 | Policy |
| Charter Oak State College New Britain | 3 | 3 | — | Policy |
| Albertus Magnus College New Haven | 3 | 6 | CIS 000 | Policy |
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield | 4 | 3 | — | Policy |
| Quinnipiac University Hamden | 4 | 3 | CSC 105 | Policy |
| Fairfield University Fairfield | 4 | 3 | ELCT 1000 | Policy |
| Wesleyan University Middletown | 4 | 1 | — | Policy |
| Trinity College Hartford | 4 | 1 | CPSC 110L | Policy |
| University of Saint Joseph West Hartford | 4 | 3 | — | Policy |
AP Computer Science Principles credit in other states
How we ranked this
One row per Connecticut college: the lowest score that earns actual credit under the policy that applies to all students, and the largest credit award published at that score. Placement-only policies — permission to skip a course without earning credit hours — are excluded. Credit hours and course equivalents are reproduced exactly as the college published them; “—” means no value was published and we do not estimate one. A page is published for a state only when at least 8 colleges back it.
Frequently asked questions
Which Connecticut colleges give credit for AP Computer Science Principles?+
13 colleges in Connecticut publish a credit-bearing policy for AP Computer Science Principles. 7 of them (54%) award credit at a score of 3, 6 require a 4, and 0 require a 5. The full list, with credit hours and the course each exam replaces, is in the table on this page.
What is the lowest AP Computer Science Principles score that earns credit in Connecticut?+
3. Central Connecticut State University in New Britain awards credit at a score of 3, worth 3 credit hours, counting as CS 140. 7 Connecticut colleges in total set their bar at a 3 or lower.
Does in-state residency change AP credit in Connecticut?+
No. AP credit policy is set per institution and applies to admitted students regardless of residency — residency affects tuition rate, not credit awards. What does vary is the school within a university: engineering and nursing colleges commonly set higher bars than arts and sciences. The rules shown here are the ones that apply to all students at each college.
How do I verify these Connecticut AP credit policies?+
13 of the 13 colleges on this page link to their own published AP credit page in the Source column; our snapshot was taken July 30, 2026. The college's page is authoritative and can change between admission cycles, so confirm there before building a graduation plan around the credit.
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Data sources: Each college's own published AP / advanced-standing credit page (captured July 30, 2026) · IPEDS institution directory (names, control, location). Figures are the most recent values published in each federal dataset; cells with no published value are shown as “—” and never estimated. CertiHomes Education does not sell rankings or accept placement fees.