AP Exams
AP Environmental Science Pass Rate
69% of students who took AP Environmental Science in 2026 scored a 3 or higher, and 13% scored a 5. That is the 13th lowest pass rate of the 40 AP exams.
Pass rate (3+)
69%
13th lowest of 40
Scored a 5
13%
36th highest of 40
Scored a 4 or 5
42%
2026 exam
Environmental Science score distribution, 2026
| Score | Percent of test takers |
|---|---|
| 5 | 13% |
| 4 | 29% |
| 3 | 27% |
| 2 | 15% |
| 1 | 16% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate for AP Environmental Science?
69% in 2026, according to College Board. Passing means a score of 3 or higher.
What percent of students get a 5 on AP Environmental Science?
13% scored a 5 in 2026 and 29% scored a 4, so 42% earned a score that many selective colleges require for credit. That is the 36th highest share of 5s among the 40 exams.
Is AP Environmental Science hard?
By pass rate it ranks 13th of 40, where 1st is the lowest pass rate. 31% 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.
