SAT Score Percentiles 2026: Where Do You Rank?
Complete SAT score percentile chart for 2026. See exactly where your score ranks among all test-takers and what percentile top colleges expect.
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Last updated: 2026-02-25 · SAT prep experts using real College Board data
SAT Score Percentiles for 2026
Your SAT percentile tells you how you performed compared to every other test-taker. A 90th percentile score means you scored higher than 90% of students.
2026 SAT Percentile Chart
| SAT Score | Percentile |
|---|---|
| 1600 | 99th+ |
| 1550 | 99th |
| 1500 | 98th |
| 1450 | 96th |
| 1400 | 94th |
| 1350 | 91st |
| 1300 | 87th |
| 1250 | 82nd |
| 1200 | 76th |
| 1150 | 68th |
| 1100 | 59th |
| 1050 | 49th |
| 1000 | 40th |
| 950 | 31st |
| 900 | 23rd |
Based on the latest College Board SAT score distributions.
What Percentile Do You Need?
| Goal | Target Percentile | Score Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy League | 99th | 1550+ |
| Top 20 schools | 95th+ | 1450+ |
| Competitive state schools | 85th+ | 1300+ |
| Most 4-year colleges | 65th+ | 1150+ |
| Merit scholarships | 90th+ (varies) | 1350+ |
Section Score Percentiles
Your total score percentile matters most, but section percentiles can reveal specific strengths:
Reading & Writing:
| Score | Percentile |
|---|---|
| 800 | 99th+ |
| 750 | 98th |
| 700 | 93rd |
| 650 | 84th |
| 600 | 72nd |
| 550 | 57th |
Math:
| Score | Percentile |
|---|---|
| 800 | 99th+ |
| 750 | 96th |
| 700 | 90th |
| 650 | 81st |
| 600 | 69th |
| 550 | 55th |
How Percentiles Affect College Admissions
Admissions officers use percentiles more than raw scores because they normalize across test dates. A 1400 is always ~94th percentile regardless of which test date you took.
Pro tip: If your section scores are unbalanced (e.g., 750 Math / 600 RW), you have huge upside. Improving your weaker section by 100 points is much easier than improving your stronger section by the same amount.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentile is a 1400 SAT score?
A 1400 SAT score is approximately the 94th percentile, meaning you scored higher than 94% of all test-takers.
What percentile is a 1200 SAT score?
A 1200 SAT score is approximately the 74th percentile, placing you above roughly three-quarters of all test-takers.
What percentile is a 1500 SAT score?
A 1500 SAT score is approximately the 98th percentile, meaning only about 2% of test-takers score higher.
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