AP Exams
AP Calculus BC Pass Rate
82% of students who took AP Calculus BC in 2026 scored a 3 or higher, and 46% scored a 5. That is the 33rd lowest pass rate of the 40 AP exams.
Pass rate (3+)
82%
33rd lowest of 40
Scored a 5
46%
3rd highest of 40
Scored a 4 or 5
68%
2026 exam
Calculus BC score distribution, 2026
| Score | Percent of test takers |
|---|---|
| 5 | 46% |
| 4 | 22% |
| 3 | 14% |
| 2 | 14% |
| 1 | 4% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate for AP Calculus BC?
82% in 2026, according to College Board. Passing means a score of 3 or higher.
What percent of students get a 5 on AP Calculus BC?
46% scored a 5 in 2026 and 22% scored a 4, so 68% earned a score that many selective colleges require for credit. That is the 3rd highest share of 5s among the 40 exams.
Is AP Calculus BC hard?
By pass rate it ranks 33rd of 40, where 1st is the lowest pass rate. 18% 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.
