AP United States History credit at North Dakota colleges
Every North Dakota college with a published AP United States History credit policy — minimum score, credit hours, and the course it replaces.
11 of 11 North Dakota colleges (100%) award credit for AP United States History at a score of 3. 0 require a 4 and 0 require a 5. The lowest bar in the state is a 3 at North Dakota State University-Main Campus (6 credit hours). 11 of these colleges link to their own policy page below. Captured July 30, 2026.
| College | Min score | Credits | Counts as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo | 3 | 6 | HIST 103 & 104 | Policy |
| University of North Dakota Grand Forks | 3 | 6 | HIST 103 & HIST 104 | Policy |
| Bismarck State College Bismarck | 3 | 6 | HIST 103 US to 1877 & HIST 104 US Since 1877 | Policy |
| University of Mary Bismarck | 3 | 3 | HIS 271 or HIS 272 | Policy |
| Minot State University Minot | 3 | 6 | HIST 103 US History to 1877 and HIST 104 US History from 1877 | Policy |
| Dickinson State University Dickinson | 3 | 6 | HIST 103 & HIST 104 | Policy |
| University of Jamestown Jamestown | 3 | 3 | Political Science 104 | Policy |
| Valley City State University Valley City | 3 | 6 | HIST 103 & 104 | Policy |
| Mayville State University Mayville | 3 | 6 | HIST 103 & 104 | Policy |
| Williston State College Williston | 3 | 6 | HIST 103 & 104 | Policy |
| Lake Region State College Devils Lake | 3 | 6 | HIST 103 & 104 | Policy |
AP United States History credit in other states
How we ranked this
One row per North Dakota 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 North Dakota colleges give credit for AP United States History?+
11 colleges in North Dakota publish a credit-bearing policy for AP United States History. 11 of them (100%) award credit at a score of 3, 0 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 United States History score that earns credit in North Dakota?+
3. North Dakota State University-Main Campus in Fargo awards credit at a score of 3, worth 6 credit hours, counting as HIST 103 & 104. 11 North Dakota colleges in total set their bar at a 3 or lower.
Does in-state residency change AP credit in North Dakota?+
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 North Dakota AP credit policies?+
11 of the 11 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.