Is 1100 a good SAT score?
Updated October 5, 2026
It's above the national average. On the College Board's percentile table a 1100 sits at the 67th nationally representative percentile and the 62nd user percentile. That means 62% of recent test takers scored 1100 or lower.
Source: College Board: understanding SAT scores (percentiles)
How it compares
It is 55 points above the class of 2026 mean of 1045.
Source: College Board: 2026 SAT Suite of Assessments Annual Report (total group)
The College Board's benchmarks are set per section (480 for Reading and Writing, 530 for Math), so check your two section scores to see whether a 1100 total meets both.
Source: College Board: Understanding Scores (Fall 2026, students and families)
Is it good for your colleges?
That depends on the schools on your list. Each school has its own score expectations. At schools where admitted students average 1100 or less, you're at or above the typical score. At more selective schools, a 1100 can be below average.
Your score is one part of your application. Your grades, your essay and your activities count too.
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