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SAT Percentile Calculator
Enter your SAT total to see your national percentile and the college tier it puts you in — then find out how high you could realistically go.
Percentile
74th
you scored higher than ~74% of test-takers
College tier
Above average
Solid options across strong universities.
Percentiles are nationally-representative estimates from recent College Board data.
SAT scores & percentiles — FAQ
What is a good SAT score?+
The national average is around 1050. A 1200 is roughly the 75th percentile, 1350 is about the 90th, and 1500+ is the top ~2% — competitive for the most selective colleges. "Good" ultimately depends on the schools on your list.
What SAT score do I need for college?+
Aim to land within or above the middle-50% range of admitted students at your target schools. For most strong state universities that's roughly 1200–1350; for highly selective schools it's usually 1450+.
What is the average SAT score?+
Recent nationally-representative data puts the mean SAT total around 1050, with each section (Reading & Writing, Math) averaging in the low 500s.
How do SAT percentiles work?+
Your percentile is the share of test-takers who scored at or below your score. A 90th percentile score means you scored higher than about 90% of students.
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