What is percentile?

A percentile tells you what share of recent test-takers scored below you. A 90th percentile score beat about 90 percent of the field. Percentiles describe the applicant pool, not your ability in isolation.

Example: A 170 sits around the 94th percentile of recent testing years.

Example

A 170 sits around the 94th percentile of recent testing years.

Try it with real numbers: the score calculator, set to a 170.

Related glossary entry: What is percentile rank?.

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Last updated October 24, 2026