AP Exams
AP United States Government & Politics Pass Rate
76% of students who took AP United States Government & Politics in 2026 scored a 3 or higher, and 23% scored a 5. That is the 31st lowest pass rate of the 40 AP exams.
Pass rate (3+)
76%
31st lowest of 40
Scored a 5
23%
8th highest of 40
Scored a 4 or 5
51%
2026 exam
United States Government & Politics score distribution, 2026
| Score | Percent of test takers |
|---|---|
| 5 | 23% |
| 4 | 28% |
| 3 | 25% |
| 2 | 16% |
| 1 | 8% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate for AP United States Government & Politics?
76% in 2026, according to College Board. Passing means a score of 3 or higher.
What percent of students get a 5 on AP United States Government & Politics?
23% scored a 5 in 2026 and 28% scored a 4, so 51% earned a score that many selective colleges require for credit. That is the 8th highest share of 5s among the 40 exams.
Is AP United States Government & Politics hard?
By pass rate it ranks 31st of 40, where 1st is the lowest pass rate. 24% 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.
