Is 1400 a good SAT score?
Updated October 5, 2026
Yes, by any national measure. On the College Board's percentile table a 1400 sits at the 97th nationally representative percentile and the 93rd user percentile. That means 93% of recent test takers scored 1400 or lower.
Source: College Board: understanding SAT scores (percentiles)
How it compares
It is 355 points above the class of 2026 mean of 1045.
Source: College Board: 2026 SAT Suite of Assessments Annual Report (total group)
It is well above both section benchmarks (480 for Reading and Writing, 530 for Math): even the lowest possible section score in a 1400 total clears them.
Sources: College Board: Understanding Scores (Fall 2026, students and families); College Board: understanding SAT scores
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 1400 or less, you're at or above the typical score. At more selective schools, a 1400 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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