AP Statistics Score Calculator 2026
Slide the values below to estimate your AP Statistics score.
Section I: Multiple Choice
27/40
40 questions · 90 minutes · 50% of total score
Section II: Free Response
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8/12
6 questions · 90 minutes · 50% of total score
AP Statistics Score Thresholds
Based on released College Board scoring worksheets. Exact cutoffs shift slightly each year.
| AP Score | Composite Range | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 70 – 100 | Extremely Well Qualified |
| 4 | 57 – 69 | Well Qualified |
| 3 | 44 – 56 | Qualified |
| 2 | 33 – 43 | Possibly Qualified |
| 1 | 0 – 32 | No Recommendation |
How AP Statistics Scoring Works
I
Multiple Choice (50%)
- 40 questions covering all statistics units
- 90 minutes to complete
- No penalty for guessing - answer every question
- Tests knowledge of collecting data, exploring data, probability, and statistical inference
II
Free Response (50%)
- 5 short-answer questions: 4 points each, focused statistical analysis
- 1 investigative task: 12 points, multi-step statistical investigation
- 90 minutes total for all 6 questions
- Tests applying statistical methods, interpreting results, and communicating conclusions
Score Distributions (2021-2025)
Between 58.1-61.8% of students pass each year.
2025Mean: 2.94 · 60.3% pass
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2024Mean: 2.96 · 61.8% pass
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2023Mean: 2.86 · 58.1% pass
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2022Mean: 2.87 · 59.9% pass
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2021Mean: 2.86 · 58.1% pass
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| Year | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Pass% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17% | 21.4% | 21.9% | 15.9% | 23.7% | 60.3% |
| 2024 | 17.5% | 21.8% | 22.5% | 15.9% | 22.3% | 61.8% |
| 2023 | 16.1% | 19.1% | 22.9% | 18% | 23.9% | 58.1% |
| 2022 | 14.3% | 22.1% | 23.5% | 16.5% | 23.6% | 59.9% |
| 2021 | 16% | 20.1% | 22% | 17.9% | 24% | 58.1% |
Source: College Board AP Score Distributions, 2021-2025
How to Score Higher on AP Statistics
Multiple Choice
- Know your distributions - normal, binomial, geometric, t, and chi-square
- Read every answer choice before selecting - AP Stats loves plausible distractors
- Pay close attention to conditions and assumptions in inference questions
- Practice interpreting computer output and residual plots
Short-Answer FRQs
- Always show your work and state your formulas
- Name the test or procedure you're using before performing it
- Include context - use variable names and units from the problem
- Check conditions before running any inference procedure
Investigative Task
- Read the entire question before starting - it builds on itself
- Organize your response clearly with labeled parts
- Connect your statistical conclusions back to the real-world context
- Budget extra time for this question - it's worth 12 points and requires extended reasoning