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SAT Percentile Calculator
Your SAT percentile is the rough share of test-takers your total score beats, so higher is better. A total around 1050 sits near the 50th percentile (the national median), 1200 near the top quarter, 1350 near the top 10%, and 1500+ near the top 2%. This calculator estimates your 400–1600 total from your section raw scores and maps it to an approximate percentile, so you can see where you stand and how far a retake might move you. Percentiles shift slightly year to year as the test-taker pool changes, so treat the figure as a guide. Enter your scores to see your estimated total and percentile. Free and private.
Percentile = the approximate % of test-takers your total outscores (higher is better)
- Rough guide: 1050 ≈ 50th, 1200 ≈ 74th, 1350 ≈ ~90th, 1500 ≈ 98th percentile
- Worked example: a 1330–1420 total lands around the 86th percentile
Frequently asked questions
What percentile is a 1200 SAT?
A total around 1200 sits near the 74th percentile nationally, meaning you scored higher than roughly three-quarters of test-takers. Percentiles move slightly year to year with the test-taker pool, so use this as a guide and compare against the middle-50% range of your target colleges.
Is SAT percentile the same as my score?
No. Your score is on the 400–1600 scale; your percentile is the share of test-takers you outscore, from 1 to 99. A 1350 might be roughly the 90th percentile, for instance. Colleges usually look at the score, but the percentile tells you how competitive it is relative to everyone who tested.