AP Exams
AP Art History Pass Rate
67% of students who took AP Art History in 2026 scored a 3 or higher, and 15% scored a 5. That is the 9th lowest pass rate of the 40 AP exams.
Pass rate (3+)
67%
9th lowest of 40
Scored a 5
15%
27th highest of 40
Scored a 4 or 5
40%
2026 exam
Art History score distribution, 2026
| Score | Percent of test takers |
|---|---|
| 5 | 15% |
| 4 | 25% |
| 3 | 27% |
| 2 | 24% |
| 1 | 9% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate for AP Art History?
67% in 2026, according to College Board. Passing means a score of 3 or higher.
What percent of students get a 5 on AP Art History?
15% scored a 5 in 2026 and 25% scored a 4, so 40% earned a score that many selective colleges require for credit. That is the 27th highest share of 5s among the 40 exams.
Is AP Art History hard?
By pass rate it ranks 9th of 40, where 1st is the lowest pass rate. 33% 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.
