AP Exams
AP Calculus AB Pass Rate
65% of students who took AP Calculus AB in 2026 scored a 3 or higher, and 20% scored a 5. That is the 4th lowest pass rate of the 40 AP exams.
Pass rate (3+)
65%
4th lowest of 40
Scored a 5
20%
10th highest of 40
Scored a 4 or 5
48%
2026 exam
Calculus AB score distribution, 2026
| Score | Percent of test takers |
|---|---|
| 5 | 20% |
| 4 | 28% |
| 3 | 17% |
| 2 | 24% |
| 1 | 11% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate for AP Calculus AB?
65% in 2026, according to College Board. Passing means a score of 3 or higher.
What percent of students get a 5 on AP Calculus AB?
20% scored a 5 in 2026 and 28% scored a 4, so 48% earned a score that many selective colleges require for credit. That is the 10th highest share of 5s among the 40 exams.
Is AP Calculus AB hard?
By pass rate it ranks 4th of 40, where 1st is the lowest pass rate. 35% 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.
