Updated Dec 6, 2025
Understanding where you stand in the competitive landscape of college admissions starts with the data. Using our free tools, students can see what the average SAT score is and where they rank compared to other test takers.
*Data sourced from the 2025 SAT exam results.
| Year | Total | Reading | Math | Testers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1029 | 521 | 508 | 2,004,965 |
| 2024 | 1024 | 519 | 504 | 1,973,891 |
| 2023 | 1028 | 520 | 508 | 1,913,742 |
| 2022 | 1050 | 529 | 521 | 1,737,678 |
| 2021 | 1060 | 533 | 525 | 1,509,133 |
| 2020 | 1051 | 528 | 523 | 2,198,460 |
| 2019 | 1059 | 531 | 528 | 2,220,087 |
| 2018 | 1068 | 536 | 531 | 2,136,539 |
| 2017 | 1060 | 533 | 527 | 1,715,481 |
What Is the Average SAT Score?
The average SAT score represents the mean score of all the exam takers for a given year. This value serves as a benchmark for students and allows them to compare their scores to other test takers.
According to the most recent College Board Annual Report (2025 exam results), the overall average SAT score is 1029.
• Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (ERW) Average: 521
• Math Average:
508
What is an SAT Score Distribution?
An SAT score distribution shows how all test takers’ scores are spread across the full 400–1600 range. SAT scores typically follow a normal distribution (also known as a bell curve). This means that the majority of students score near the average. Next to each range, students can also see the percent of test takers that scored in that range. This gives a clear idea as to how well a student scored on the exam. Usually only less than 10 percent of exam takers score in the top category.