AP Exams

AP Computer Science A Pass Rate

66% of students who took AP Computer Science A in 2026 scored a 3 or higher, and 25% scored a 5. That is the 5th lowest pass rate of the 40 AP exams.

Pass rate (3+)

66%

5th lowest of 40

Scored a 5

25%

5th highest of 40

Scored a 4 or 5

51%

2026 exam

Computer Science A score distribution, 2026

Score	Percent of test takers
5	25%
4	26%
3	15%
2	11%
1	23%

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate for AP Computer Science A?

66% in 2026, according to College Board. Passing means a score of 3 or higher.

What percent of students get a 5 on AP Computer Science A?

25% scored a 5 in 2026 and 26% scored a 4, so 51% earned a score that many selective colleges require for credit. That is the 5th highest share of 5s among the 40 exams.

Is AP Computer Science A hard?

By pass rate it ranks 5th of 40, where 1st is the lowest pass rate. 34% 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.