Curious how candidates are performing on an ARE 5.0 division? You can view pass rates for each division or by school of architecture.
The overall pass rate for the ARE in 2023 was 58%, a 3-point increase from 2022. Learn about exam-related and other architecture data through NCARB's annual data report, NCARB by the Numbers.
These pass rates are by division for all candidates (first time and repeat) who took ARE 5.0. Note: 2020 pass rates include all administrations through December 13, 2020.
| Division | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practice Management | 51% | 49% | 51% | 53% | 50% | 53% |
| Project Management | 62% | 63% | 63% | 63% | 63% | 67% |
| Programming & Analysis | 53% | 52% | 50% | 52% | 55% | 60% |
| Project Planning & Design | 46% | 42% | 45% | 47% | 47% | 50% |
| Project Development & Documentation | 53% | 50% | 57% | 53% | 53% | 55% |
| Construction & Evaluation | 70% | 70% | 66% | 62% | 65% | 65% |
| Number of Candidates Testing | 15,493 | 16,812 | 12,512 | 14,288 | 13,896 | 13,816 |
