SAT Score Calculator
Calculate your digital SAT score instantly. See your total score, understand percentiles, and discover what your score means for college admissions.
Calculate Your SAT Score
See what your score means for college admissions
What scores mean:
What Is the SAT Score Range?
The SAT is scored on a scale of 400 to 1600 points. This total score is the sum of two section scores:
- Math Section: 200-800 points
- Reading & Writing Section: 200-800 points
Each section uses adaptive testing, where your performance in the first module determines the difficulty of the second module.
What Is a Good SAT Score?
A "good" SAT score depends on your college goals. Here's how scores typically break down:
| Score Range | Classification | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| 1400-1600 | Excellent | Highly selective universities |
| 1200-1390 | Good | Most state universities |
| 1000-1190 | Average | Many public colleges |
| 400-990 | Below Average | Community colleges |
Average SAT Score (Latest Data)
According to College Board data, the average SAT score for the high school class of 2023 was 1028. This represents a slight decline from previous years, reflecting changes in testing patterns and participation rates.
SAT Score Percentiles
Percentiles show how you compare to other test takers. If you're in the 75th percentile, you scored higher than 75% of students.
| SAT Score | Percentile | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| 1600 | 99+ | Perfect score |
| 1500 | 99th | Top 1% of test takers |
| 1400 | 95th | Top 5% of test takers |
| 1200 | 75th | Top 25% of test takers |
| 1050 | 50th | National average |
Highest SAT Score Possible
The highest possible SAT score is 1600, achieved by earning perfect 800s on both the Math and Reading & Writing sections.
Did you know? Only about 300-500 students out of 2 million test takers achieve a perfect 1600 each year - that's roughly 0.025% of students!
Lowest SAT Score (Explained Simply)
The lowest possible SAT score is 400, which would require scoring 200 on both the Math and Reading & Writing sections.
While technically possible, scores this low are extremely rare. Most students who complete the test score significantly higher, as simply answering some questions correctly can raise your score well above the minimum.
SAT Score Release Dates
Digital SAT scores are typically released within 13 days after your test date. Here's what to expect:
📅 Score Timeline
- • Scores released ~13 days after test date
- • Multiple choice scores first
- • Essay scores (if taken) 2-3 days later
- • Check your College Board account
🔍 How to Check Scores
- • Log into your College Board account
- • Go to "My SAT" section
- • View scores and download PDF report
- • Send scores to colleges (if ready)
SAT Score Calculator — How It Works
Our calculator uses the official SAT scoring methodology to estimate your total score based on your section performance.
📊 Calculation Method
🧮 Example Calculation
SAT Score Improvement Tips
📝 Math Section Tips
- ✓Master algebra and problem-solving questions
- ✓Practice with the built-in Desmos calculator
- ✓Focus on word problems and data analysis
📚 Reading & Writing Tips
- ✓Improve vocabulary and context clues
- ✓Practice reading comprehension strategies
- ✓Master grammar and editing questions
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