Official SAT Percentile Chart (Score to Percentile Ranks)
Official College Board User Percentile Ranks.
SAT percentiles represent the percentage of test takers who scored equal to or lower than your score: 1600 (99th+ percentile / Top 0.1%), 1500 (99th percentile / Top 1%), 1400 (94th percentile / Top 6%), 1300 (86th percentile / Top 14%), 1200 (75th percentile / Top 25%), 1050 (50th percentile / Median).
Nationally Representative percentiles evaluate your rank compared to all US 11th and 12th graders.
Reference Data Table
| SAT Composite Score | National Percentile Rank | Student Ranking Tier |
|---|---|---|
| 1600 | 99th+ Percentile | Top 0.1% (Near-Perfect) |
| 1550 – 1590 | 99th Percentile | Top 1% (Ivy League Median) |
| 1500 – 1540 | 99th Percentile | Top 1–2% (Elite Tier) |
| 1450 – 1490 | 97th Percentile | Top 3% (Top 30 Colleges) |
| 1400 – 1440 | 94th Percentile | Top 6% (Highly Competitive) |
| 1350 – 1390 | 90th Percentile | Top 10% (Selective State Flagships) |
| 1300 – 1340 | 86th Percentile | Top 14% (Strong Merit Aid) |
| 1250 – 1290 | 81st Percentile | Top 19% (Above Average) |
| 1200 – 1240 | 75th Percentile | Top 25% (Solid Foundation) |
| 1150 – 1190 | 67th Percentile | Top 33% |
| 1100 – 1140 | 59th Percentile | Above National Average |
| 1050 | 50th Percentile | Exact National Median |
Key Takeaways & Pro Tips
Frequently asked questions
What is the 90th percentile SAT score?
An SAT score of approximately 1350 places you in the 90th percentile nationally.
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