AP Exams
AP 3D Art & Design Pass Rate
75% of students who took AP 3D Art & Design in 2026 scored a 3 or higher, and 7% scored a 5. That is the 27th lowest pass rate of the 40 AP exams.
Pass rate (3+)
75%
27th lowest of 40
Scored a 5
7%
40th highest of 40
Scored a 4 or 5
32%
2026 exam
3D Art & Design score distribution, 2026
| Score | Percent of test takers |
|---|---|
| 5 | 7% |
| 4 | 25% |
| 3 | 43% |
| 2 | 23% |
| 1 | 2% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate for AP 3D Art & Design?
75% in 2026, according to College Board. Passing means a score of 3 or higher.
What percent of students get a 5 on AP 3D Art & Design?
7% scored a 5 in 2026 and 25% scored a 4, so 32% earned a score that many selective colleges require for credit. That is the 40th highest share of 5s among the 40 exams.
Is AP 3D Art & Design hard?
By pass rate it ranks 27th of 40, where 1st is the lowest pass rate. 25% of test takers scored a 1 or a 2. Pass rates depend on who takes the exam as well as on the exam itself, so use them as one signal, not a verdict.
Source: College Board, 2026 AP Score Distributions. Percentages are whole numbers as College Board publishes them.