AP Statistics Score Calculator
Enter your practice-test results to predict your AP score from 1 to 5. Drag the sliders or type your points — the estimate updates instantly.
How the Stats exam is scored
Revised for 2026–27 and fully digital: 42 multiple-choice questions (50%) and 4 free-response questions worth 10 points each (50%), 90 minutes per section.
| Section | Points | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple choice | 42 | 50% |
| Free response | 40 | 50% |
Estimated Stats score cutoffs
The College Board sets new cutoffs each year. These estimates come from historically released scoring worksheets — use them as a guide, not a guarantee.
| AP score | Weighted composite (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 5 | 70%+ |
| 4 | 57%–69% |
| 3 | 44%–56% |
| 2 | 33%–43% |
| 1 | Below 33% |
3 ways to raise your Stats score
- 1
Every inference answer needs the full structure: state hypotheses, check conditions, compute, and conclude in context.
- 2
"In context" is graded — name the variable and population in every conclusion.
- 3
The revised exam has four 10-point FRQs — practice the multi-part questions that combine data analysis, probability, and inference.
Common questions
How is the AP Statistics exam scored?+
Revised for 2026–27 and fully digital: 42 multiple-choice questions (50%) and 4 free-response questions worth 10 points each (50%), 90 minutes per section. Section scores are combined into a weighted composite, which the College Board converts to a score from 1 to 5.
What composite score do I need for a 5 on Stats?+
Cutoffs change every year. Based on historically released scoring, a 5 has typically required roughly 70% of the weighted composite, a 4 about 57%, and a 3 about 44%. Treat these as estimates.
How accurate is this AP score calculator?+
It uses the official section weights and estimated cutoffs from past exams, so it gives a good ballpark — usually within one score point. Your actual score depends on that year's curve.
When do AP scores come out?+
AP scores are typically released in early July through your College Board account.