AP Score Cutoffs 2026

Complete composite score cutoff guide for all 38 AP exams. These cutoffs show the minimum composite score required for each AP score level (1–5), based on official College Board scoring worksheets and historical data patterns. Use them to estimate your score from practice test results.

All 38 Subjects — Score Cutoffs at a Glance

The “5 Cutoff %” column shows what percentage of the total composite you need to earn a 5. Notice how this varies dramatically — from ~63% (AP Calculus BC) to ~84% (AP US Government).

Subject	Max	Score 5	Score 4	Score 3	5 Cutoff %
AP Calculus AB	108	70	52	38	65%
AP Calculus BC	108	68	54	40	63%
AP Statistics	100	70	55	40	70%
AP Precalculus	100	72	56	42	72%
AP Biology	150	110	85	65	73%
AP Chemistry	150	110	85	60	73%
AP Physics 1	150	115	85	55	77%
AP Physics 2	150	112	82	54	75%
AP Physics C: Mechanics	100	72	55	40	72%
AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism	100	70	53	38	70%
AP Environmental Science	150	110	90	68	73%
AP Computer Science A	100	78	62	46	78%
AP Computer Science Principles	100	78	64	50	78%
AP US History	150	111	85	65	74%
AP World History (Modern)	150	111	85	65	74%
AP European History	150	111	85	65	74%
AP Human Geography	120	90	72	55	75%
AP African American Studies	100	75	60	46	75%
AP Psychology	150	113	93	71	75%
AP US Government	120	101	84	61	84%
AP Macroeconomics	90	75	58	44	83%
AP Microeconomics	90	75	58	44	83%
AP Comparative Government	120	98	81	58	82%
AP English Language	150	110	87	66	73%
AP English Literature	150	112	90	68	75%
AP Chinese Language	120	90	74	54	75%
AP French Language	120	92	75	56	77%
AP German Language	120	90	73	54	75%
AP Italian Language	120	88	72	53	73%
AP Japanese Language	120	92	76	56	77%
AP Latin	100	74	60	46	74%
AP Spanish Language	120	93	76	57	78%
AP Spanish Literature	100	74	60	46	74%
AP Art History	200	148	120	90	74%
AP Music Theory	200	150	120	90	75%
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design	100	72	56	40	72%
AP Studio Art: 3-D Design	100	72	56	40	72%
AP Studio Art: Drawing	100	72	56	40	72%
AP Seminar	80	58	46	34	73%
AP Research	100	74	58	42	74%

How to Use Cutoffs to Estimate Your Score

Calculate your composite score

Enter your practice MCQ and FRQ scores into our calculator. It applies the exact subject-specific weighting to produce your estimated composite, just like College Board does.

Find your subject in the table above

Locate your AP subject in the cutoff table. Compare your composite to the Score 5, 4, and 3 columns to find your predicted score. If your composite matches or exceeds a cutoff, that's your estimated score.

Check your distance to the next level

See how far you are from the next score level. If you're close, focus on your weakest section (MCQ or FRQ) to push yourself over the threshold. Our calculator shows this automatically.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do cutoffs change?

College Board adjusts cutoffs every year based on exam difficulty. If the exam was harder, cutoffs drop slightly. Typical adjustment is 2–5 points. We update our data within 48 hours of official releases each summer.

How accurate are these cutoffs?

The cutoffs above reflect the most recent publicly available data. For 13 major subjects, we use exact historical composite ranges. For others, we use conservative estimates based on multi-year patterns. Exact 2026 cutoffs will be confirmed after scores release in July.

What if my score is borderline?

If your composite is within 3 points of a cutoff, you're in the borderline zone. We recommend focusing practice on your weakest section. Even 2 extra composite points can push you up a full AP score level.

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