AP Physics 1 credit at Maine colleges
Every Maine college with a published AP Physics 1 credit policy — minimum score, credit hours, and the course it replaces.
9 of 12 Maine colleges (75%) award credit for AP Physics 1 at a score of 3. 3 require a 4 and 0 require a 5. The lowest bar in the state is a 3 at University of Maine (4 credit hours). 12 of these colleges link to their own policy page below. Captured July 30, 2026.
| College | Min score | Credits | Counts as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine Orono | 3 | 4 | PHY 111 | Policy |
| Unity Environmental University New Gloucester | 3 | — | — | Policy |
| University of Southern Maine Portland | 3 | 4 | PHY 111 | Policy |
| Central Maine Community College Auburn | 3 | 4 | PHY 142/143 | Policy |
| University of New England Biddeford | 3 | 4 | PHY 110 | Policy |
| Eastern Maine Community College Bangor | 3 | 4 | PHY121 & 122 | Policy |
| Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield | 3 | 4 | — | Policy |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle | 3 | 4 | PHY 1xx | Policy |
| University of Maine at Farmington Farmington | 3 | 4 | PHY 1XX - Physics Elective | Policy |
| Colby College Waterville | 4 | 3 | — | Policy |
| Bates College Lewiston | 4 | 1 | — | Policy |
| College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor | 4 | 1 | — | Policy |
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How we ranked this
One row per Maine 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 Maine colleges give credit for AP Physics 1?+
12 colleges in Maine publish a credit-bearing policy for AP Physics 1. 9 of them (75%) award credit at a score of 3, 3 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 Physics 1 score that earns credit in Maine?+
3. University of Maine in Orono awards credit at a score of 3, worth 4 credit hours, counting as PHY 111. 9 Maine colleges in total set their bar at a 3 or lower.
Does in-state residency change AP credit in Maine?+
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 Maine AP credit policies?+
12 of the 12 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.