AP Exams
AP African American Studies Pass Rate
77% of students who took AP African American Studies in 2026 scored a 3 or higher, and 20% scored a 5. That is the 32nd lowest pass rate of the 40 AP exams.
Pass rate (3+)
77%
32nd lowest of 40
Scored a 5
20%
10th highest of 40
Scored a 4 or 5
50%
2026 exam
African American Studies score distribution, 2026
| Score | Percent of test takers |
|---|---|
| 5 | 20% |
| 4 | 30% |
| 3 | 27% |
| 2 | 17% |
| 1 | 6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate for AP African American Studies?
77% in 2026, according to College Board. Passing means a score of 3 or higher.
What percent of students get a 5 on AP African American Studies?
20% scored a 5 in 2026 and 30% scored a 4, so 50% earned a score that many selective colleges require for credit. That is the 10th highest share of 5s among the 40 exams.
Is AP African American Studies hard?
By pass rate it ranks 32nd of 40, where 1st is the lowest pass rate. 23% 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.
