AP Exams
AP European History Pass Rate
74% of students who took AP European History in 2026 scored a 3 or higher, and 16% scored a 5. That is the 24th lowest pass rate of the 40 AP exams.
Pass rate (3+)
74%
24th lowest of 40
Scored a 5
16%
24th highest of 40
Scored a 4 or 5
49%
2026 exam
European History score distribution, 2026
| Score | Percent of test takers |
|---|---|
| 5 | 16% |
| 4 | 33% |
| 3 | 25% |
| 2 | 18% |
| 1 | 8% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate for AP European History?
74% in 2026, according to College Board. Passing means a score of 3 or higher.
What percent of students get a 5 on AP European History?
16% scored a 5 in 2026 and 33% scored a 4, so 49% earned a score that many selective colleges require for credit. That is the 24th highest share of 5s among the 40 exams.
Is AP European History hard?
By pass rate it ranks 24th of 40, where 1st is the lowest pass rate. 26% 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.
