Multiple Choice
40%- Questions
- 55 questions
- Time
- 55 minutes
- Weight
- 40%
AP U.S. History Score Calculator
Enter your raw scores to estimate an APUSH score with an independent, unofficial model. This calculator is not endorsed by College Board.
Score Inputs
Raw Performance
Score Conversion
| Score | Composite | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 92–120 | Extremely Well Qualified |
| 4 | 76–91 | Very Well Qualified |
| 3 | 60–75 | Qualified |
| 2 | 42–59 | Possibly Qualified |
| 1 | 0–41 | No Recommendation |
These cutoffs are unofficial estimates and are not published or endorsed by College Board.
Latest Official Score Distribution
5
14%
14%
4
37%
37%
3
23%
23%
2
18%
18%
1
8%
8%
3 or higher: 74%College Board · 2026
Latest official AP U.S. History score distribution published by College Board. Percentages may be rounded.
2025 comparison: 5 · 14.2% · 4 · 36.2% · 3 · 23.3% · 2 · 18.4% · 1 · 8.0% · 3+ · 73.7%
Test takers: 516,738 · Mean score: 3.30
Exam Structure & Estimated Scoring Formula
The AP U.S. History Exam is fully digital and is completed in Bluebook.
Short Answer
20%- Questions
- 3 scored responses
- Time
- 40 minutes
- Weight
- 20%
Document-Based Question
25%- Questions
- 1 question
- Time
- Recommended 60 minutes, including 15-minute reading period
- Weight
- 25%
Long Essay
15%- Questions
- 1 question
- Time
- Recommended 40 minutes
- Weight
- 15%
MCQ contribution = (MCQ ÷ 55) × 48
SAQ contribution = (SAQ ÷ 9) × 24
DBQ contribution = (DBQ ÷ 7) × 30
LEQ contribution = (LEQ ÷ 6) × 18
Estimated composite = round(MCQ + SAQ + DBQ + LEQ contributions) [max 120]
SAQ contribution = (SAQ ÷ 9) × 24
DBQ contribution = (DBQ ÷ 7) × 30
LEQ contribution = (LEQ ÷ 6) × 18
Estimated composite = round(MCQ + SAQ + DBQ + LEQ contributions) [max 120]
Only the final total is rounded. This formula applies the official 40% / 20% / 25% / 15% section weights to an independently developed 120-point estimate; it is not a College Board raw-score conversion.
College Credit Policy
APUSH credit and placement vary by college, department, major, and enrollment year. A qualifying AP score does not guarantee a specific number of credits or course placement.
Check the College Board AP Credit Policy Search and the current AP policy on your college’s official website.
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Disclaimer: This tool is an independent, unofficial estimator and all results are estimated. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by College Board. College Board does not publish official raw-to-composite conversion tables. AP® and College Board® are trademarks of College Board.