AP Exams
AP Microeconomics Pass Rate
68% of students who took AP Microeconomics in 2026 scored a 3 or higher, and 19% scored a 5. That is the 10th lowest pass rate of the 40 AP exams.
Pass rate (3+)
68%
10th lowest of 40
Scored a 5
19%
16th highest of 40
Scored a 4 or 5
45%
2026 exam
Microeconomics score distribution, 2026
| Score | Percent of test takers |
|---|---|
| 5 | 19% |
| 4 | 26% |
| 3 | 23% |
| 2 | 20% |
| 1 | 12% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate for AP Microeconomics?
68% in 2026, according to College Board. Passing means a score of 3 or higher.
What percent of students get a 5 on AP Microeconomics?
19% scored a 5 in 2026 and 26% scored a 4, so 45% earned a score that many selective colleges require for credit. That is the 16th highest share of 5s among the 40 exams.
Is AP Microeconomics hard?
By pass rate it ranks 10th of 40, where 1st is the lowest pass rate. 32% 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.
