GRE Percentile Calculator
Understanding GRE Percentiles
GRE percentiles show how your score compares to other test takers. A percentile rank indicates the percentage of test takers who scored lower than you. Use our calculator to instantly convert your GRE scores to percentiles.
GRE Score to Percentile Calculator
Score range: 130-170
Score range: 130-170
Score range: 0-6
GRE Score Percentile Tables
Verbal Reasoning Percentiles
| Score | Percentile | Score | Percentile | Score | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 99 | 160 | 86 | 150 | 48 |
| 169 | 99 | 159 | 83 | 149 | 43 |
| 168 | 98 | 158 | 80 | 148 | 39 |
| 167 | 98 | 157 | 76 | 147 | 35 |
| 166 | 97 | 156 | 73 | 146 | 31 |
| 165 | 96 | 155 | 69 | 145 | 27 |
| 164 | 94 | 154 | 65 | 144 | 24 |
| 163 | 93 | 153 | 61 | 143 | 20 |
| 162 | 90 | 152 | 56 | 142 | 17 |
| 161 | 88 | 151 | 52 | 141 | 15 |
Quantitative Reasoning Percentiles
| Score | Percentile | Score | Percentile | Score | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 96 | 160 | 76 | 150 | 38 |
| 169 | 95 | 159 | 73 | 149 | 35 |
| 168 | 93 | 158 | 69 | 148 | 31 |
| 167 | 91 | 157 | 66 | 147 | 28 |
| 166 | 89 | 156 | 62 | 146 | 25 |
| 165 | 87 | 155 | 59 | 145 | 22 |
| 164 | 84 | 154 | 55 | 144 | 19 |
| 163 | 82 | 153 | 51 | 143 | 17 |
| 162 | 79 | 152 | 47 | 142 | 14 |
| 161 | 76 | 151 | 43 | 141 | 12 |
Analytical Writing Percentiles
| Score | Percentile |
|---|---|
| 6.0 | 99 |
| 5.5 | 98 |
| 5.0 | 93 |
| 4.5 | 82 |
| 4.0 | 60 |
| 3.5 | 42 |
| 3.0 | 18 |
| 2.5 | 8 |
| 2.0 | 2 |
What Do GRE Percentiles Mean for MBA Applications?
Top MBA Programs (M7)
For elite programs like Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton, aim for:
- Verbal: 160+ (86th percentile or higher)
- Quantitative: 165+ (87th percentile or higher)
- Total: 325+ for competitive positioning
Top 25 MBA Programs
For programs ranked 15-25, target scores include:
- Verbal: 155-160 (69th-86th percentile)
- Quantitative: 160-165 (76th-87th percentile)
- Total: 315-325 for strong applications
Regional MBA Programs
For regional and specialized programs:
- Verbal: 150-155 (48th-69th percentile)
- Quantitative: 155-160 (59th-76th percentile)
- Total: 305-315 typically sufficient
Important Considerations
- Percentiles are updated annually by ETS based on recent test-taker performance
- MBA programs often focus more on Quantitative scores, especially for finance/consulting tracks
- International applicants may face higher expectations for Verbal scores
- A balanced score profile is generally preferred over extreme disparities
How to Improve Your GRE Percentiles
Verbal Reasoning Tips
- Build vocabulary through systematic study
- Practice reading complex passages daily
- Master text completion strategies
- Focus on sentence equivalence patterns
- Time management is crucial - practice pacing
Quantitative Reasoning Tips
- Review fundamental math concepts thoroughly
- Practice data interpretation questions
- Master quantitative comparison techniques
- Use strategic guessing when needed
- Focus on accuracy before speed
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