SAT Score Percentiles (2025)
SAT percentiles show what percentage of test-takers scored lower than you. A 90th percentile score means you scored higher than 90% of students.
1060
Average SAT Score
1200
75th Percentile
1400
94th Percentile
1520
99th Percentile
Complete Percentile Chart
| SAT Score | Percentile | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| 1600 | 99+ | Top 1% (Perfect Score) |
| 1550 | 99+ | Top 1% |
| 1520 | 99 | Top 1% |
| 1500 | 98 | Top 2% |
| 1470 | 97 | Top 3% |
| 1440 | 96 | Top 4% |
| 1400 | 94 | Top 6% |
| 1360 | 91 | Top 9% |
| 1320 | 87 | Top 13% |
| 1280 | 83 | Top 17% |
| 1240 | 78 | Top 22% |
| 1200 | 74 | Top 26% |
| 1160 | 68 | Top 32% |
| 1120 | 61 | Top 39% |
| 1080 | 55 | Top 45% |
| 1060 | 50 | Average (50th %ile) |
| 1000 | 40 | Below Average |
| 900 | 23 | Bottom 23% |
Target Scores by College Type
- Ivy League / Top 10: 1500+ (98th+ percentile)
- Top 20 Schools: 1450+ (96th+ percentile)
- Top 50 Schools: 1350+ (91st+ percentile)
- Top 100 Schools: 1250+ (80th+ percentile)
- State Flagship Schools: 1200+ (74th+ percentile)
Section Score Breakdown
| Section | Max Score | Average | 99th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 800 | 533 | 760+ |
| Math | 800 | 528 | 780+ |
Data based on College Board's official SAT percentile rankings. Percentiles may vary slightly by test date.
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