Washington

AP Credit and Placement Policy

Nearly three-quarters of all states, including Washington, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Washington State funding for AP Exam fee subsidies will not be available for 2026 AP Exams. Schools and districts looking for information on federal funding options available for AP Exams should visit Funding for Low-Income AP Students.

SAT Policies and Use by Colleges

Nearly all colleges in this state consider SAT or ACT scores in admission for students who choose to submit them, and many also use them to award scholarships and place students in appropriate first-year courses.