Question 1
In a country whose cities follow the rank-size rule, the largest city has 3.6 million people. The fourth-largest city should have about
AP Human Geography pass rate and score distribution
In May 2025, 64.7% of AP Human Geography students scored 3 or higher. The mean score was 3.14 out of 5.
| Students in May 2025 | 282,781 |
|---|---|
| Scored 3 or higher | 64.7% |
| Scored 5 | 17.0% |
| Mean score | 3.14 |
The May 2025 distribution
- A 5: 17.0% (48,039 students)
- A 4: 25.2% (71,378 students)
- A 3: 22.5% (63,643 students)
- A 2: 25.4% (71,829 students)
- A 1: 9.9% (27,892 students)
What counts as passing
College Board does not call any score a pass. Many US colleges grant credit or advanced placement for scores of 3 and above, and each college decides which scores it accepts. Check the colleges on your list.
How a score is made
The multiple choice and the free response are each 50% of the exam. College Board converts the weighted total to the 1 to 5 scale. Our practice exams report questions right and points earned, never an AP score.
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Question 2
Buddhism began in South Asia but today most Buddhists live in East and Southeast Asia. This pattern shows that
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What is the AP Human Geography pass rate?
64.7% of students scored 3 or higher in May 2025, the score many US colleges accept for credit.
What is the average AP Human Geography score?
3.14 in May 2025.
How many students take AP Human Geography?
282,781 students took the AP Human Geography exam in May 2025.