Colleges whose own published policy gives credit for a score of 3 or lower on AP United States Government and Politics, with the course credit and the number of credits.
113 colleges · each name links to its page, with sources · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026
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| College | State | Course and credits | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University | TX | GOVT 225 · 3 credits | |
| Anderson University | SC | PS 101 · 3 credits | |
| Austin Peay State University | TN | POLS 2010 · 3 credits | |
| Ball State University | IN | 3 hrs, POLS 130 | |
| Benedictine College | KS | POLS-1000 – Introduction to American Government · 3 credits | |
| Binghamton University | NY | PLSC 1AM 4 Social Science (N) | |
| Boise State University | ID | POLS 101 · 3 credits | |
| Bowie State University | MD | 3 credit(s), GOVT 231 | |
| California Baptist University | CA | 3 POL 213 Civic World | |
| California Institute of the Arts | CA | ||
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | CA | 6 4 & US Constitution (3 units) | |
| California State University-Chico | CA | 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (4) or U.S…3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (4) or U.S. Constitution (US-2 only) 6 | |
| California State University-San Bernardino | CA | 4 (D) 3 3 None | |
| Cameron University | OK | score 3: PS 1113; score 4: PS 1113; score 5: PS 1113 | |
| Carroll University | WI | Elective 4 | |
| Catawba College | NC | POLS 1101 Introduction to American Politics · 3 credits | |
| Charleston Southern University | SC | Yes 3 POLI 201 | |
| Christopher Newport University | VA | 3 credits: POLS 101 | |
| Colorado School of Mines | CO | FREE 1XX | |
| Columbia College Chicago | IL | 3 credits POLS 110 Politics, Government, and Society | |
| Concordia University-Irvine | CA | 3 HST 900 (Elective) | |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | MN | POL 131 3 Social Science | |
| East Carolina University | NC | POLS 1010 · 3 credits | |
| Eastern Michigan University | MI | PLSC 112 (3 hrs) Political Science | |
| Endicott College | MA | 3 POL 113 | |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | NY | PC251 G4 | USCV | |
| Fort Hays State University | KS | POLS 101 (3 credit hrs) American Government | |
| Francis Marion University | SC | Political Science 101 | |
| Fresno Pacific University | CA | PS 120 [GE] | |
| Gannon University | PA | POLI 111 US Government & Politics | |
| George Fox University | OR | PSCI 190 American Government SSCI 100 · 3 credits | |
| George Mason University | VA | GOVT 103 · 3 credits | |
| Georgia College & State University | GA | POLS 1101 3 Political Science and U.S. History…POLS 1101 3 Political Science and U.S. History Fulfills U.S. Constitution legislative requirement, but does NOT fulfill Georgia Constitution legislative requirement. Students must satisfactorily complete an exam or an approved course to fulfill the Georgia Constitution legislative requirement. | |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | GA | POLS 1101 · 3 credits | |
| Huntingdon College | AL | PSCI 201 3 Semester Hours | |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | IL | 3 PS 180 | |
| Iona University | NY | POL 201 3 Core Social Science | |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | KS | HIST292 · 3 credits | |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | PA | POLI010 | |
| Lamar University | TX | 3 POLS 2302 | |
| Liberty University | VA | GOVT 220 American Government · 3 credits | |
| Marian University | WI | POS 205 American Government · 3 credits | |
| Marshall University | WV | PSC 104 · 3 credits | |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | MO | PSCI-101 Social Science general education…PSCI-101 Social Science general education; applicable major/minor 3 | |
| McNeese State University | LA | Political Science 201 · 3 credits | |
| Metropolitan State University | MN | 4 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral…4 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility | |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | PA | GOVT 111: Intro to American Government · 3 credits | |
| Norfolk State University | VA | score 3: 3 credits: POS 100; score 4: 3 credits…score 3: 3 credits: POS 100; score 4: 3 credits: POS 100; score 5: 3 credits: POS 100 | |
| Northern Illinois University | IL | POLS 100 | |
| Northwest Nazarene University | ID | 3 POLS1010 - American National Politics (3) | |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | LA | PSCI 2010 3 hours | |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | OR | 3 Social Science Elective | |
| Oregon State University | OR | History and Social Sciences 4 PS 201 Social…History and Social Sciences 4 PS 201 Social Science Social Processes & Institutions Social Core | |
| Pacific Lutheran University | WA | POLS 151 4 Gen Ed (Examining Self & Society) | |
| Point University | GA | History & Social Science Social & Behavioral…History & Social Science Social & Behavioral Sciences History Course HIS 103 U.S. Government 3 | |
| Portland State University | OR | PS LD · 4 credits | |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | IN | POL 1XXXX | |
| Rhode Island College | RI | POL 202 American Government (4) | |
| Ringling College of Art and Design | FL | General Education Elective | |
| SUNY Buffalo State University | NY | 6 PSC 102 + PSC 1XX | |
| Saint Edward's University | TX | POLS 1305 · 3 credits | |
| Seattle University | WA | PLSC 2000 (5) 4 UCOR 1600 | |
| Shepherd University | WV | PSCI 101 | |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | OK | POSC 1513 | |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | IL | POLS XXXX - Political Science Elective BSS 3 | |
| Southern Utah University | UT | POLS 1100 3 American Institutions | |
| St. John Fisher University | NY | POSC Core course 3 | |
| Stockton University | NJ | 4 POLS 2100 Intro to American Politics | |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | TX | 3 GOVT 2305 | |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | TX | POLS 2301 (3 Cr) | |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | TX | 3 GOVT 2305 | |
| Texas State University | TX | 3 POSI 2320 | |
| The University of Tampa | FL | American Government PSC 101 SSD · 4 credits | |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | TN | POSC 220 | |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | TX | 50 POLS 2310 | |
| Thomas Jefferson University | PA | LAW 105 (Law and Society Majors) Non-Law Majors…LAW 105 (Law and Society Majors) Non-Law Majors AVIS 198 (1 st choice) ADIV 198 (2 nd choice) 3 | |
| Towson University | MD | Awarded as lower-level credit in Political…Awarded as lower-level credit in Political Science. Upon completion of an upper-level Political Science course, student may request conversion to POSC 103 POSC 103 | |
| University at Albany | NY | RPOS 101 · 3 credits | |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | AL | 3 Pass | |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | AL | 3 PSC 101 Social & Behavioral Science* | |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | AK | PS A101 · 3 credits | |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | CO | PSC 1999TC · 3 credits | |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo | HI | POLS 101 · 3 credits | |
| University of Hawaii-West Oahu | HI | POLS 130 · 3 credits | |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | TX | 3 GOVT 2305 · 7 credits | |
| University of Houston-Downtown | TX | POLS 2305 3 070 | |
| University of Kentucky | KY | PS 101 · 3 credits | |
| University of Mary | ND | POL 202 credits: · 3 credits | |
| University of Mary Washington | VA | PSCI-NOTMJ 3 | |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | MA | POLSCI 102 3 Social Behavioral | |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | MN | 4 credits in Political Science 1001 (American…4 credits in Political Science 1001 (American Democracy in Changing World) Social Science core requirement | |
| University of Montevallo | AL | POS 200 · 3 credits | |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | NE | Political Science 110 · 3 credits | |
| University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | NH | 4 POLT TRAN SS | |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | IN | IFC BEHSOC 3 | |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | SC | POLI 201 | |
| University of Southern Maine | ME | POS 101 SCA (3 cr) | |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | WA | POL S 202 (5 cr.) American politics. Counts…POL S 202 (5 cr.) American politics. Counts toward Individuals & Societies general education requirement for graduation. | |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | WI | POLI SCI X20 · 3 credits | |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | WI | Score 3/4/5: 3 credits POLSCI 104. | |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | WI | 3 POLISCI 1230 | |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | WI | POLISCI 141 American Government and Politics · 3 credits | |
| Ursuline College | OH | Political Science* (AM) 3 | |
| Utah State University | UT | 3 · POLS 1100 (BAI) (3) | |
| Valley City State University | ND | POLS 115 ND:SS American Government 3 American…POLS 115 ND:SS American Government 3 American Government 50 3 | |
| Washington State University | WA | Political Science 101 · 3 credits | |
| Wayland Baptist University | TX | 3 POLS 2301 | |
| Weber State University | UT | POLS 1100 AI (3cr) · 3 credits | |
| Western Carolina University | NC | 3 PSC 101 American Government & Politics P1…3 PSC 101 American Government & Politics P1: Social Science, Foundations of American Democracy | |
| Western Washington University | WA | Political Science 250 (5 credits) Social Sciences | |
| Westminster University | UT | PLSC 100T · 4 credits | |
| William Carey University | MS | SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 PSC 201 | |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | NJ | History and Social Sciences POLS 1100 American Government · 3 credits |
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