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AP United States History Pass Rate

74% of students who took AP United States History in 2026 scored a 3 or higher, and 14% 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

14%

34th highest of 40

Scored a 4 or 5

51%

2026 exam

United States History score distribution, 2026

Score	Percent of test takers
5	14%
4	37%
3	23%
2	18%
1	8%

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate for AP United States 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 United States History?

14% scored a 5 in 2026 and 37% scored a 4, so 51% earned a score that many selective colleges require for credit. That is the 34th highest share of 5s among the 40 exams.

Is AP United States 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.