Score → percentile converter
Type a score, see roughly where it lands. The way admissions readers think about scores is the way you should plan with them.
GRE General Test (total)
Score range: 260–340
Approximate percentile bands for the combined Verbal + Quant total, for planning only.
Full table
| Score | Percentile | Where you sit |
|---|---|---|
| 340 | ≈ 99th | |
| 335 | ≈ 98th | |
| 330 | ≈ 97th | |
| 325 | ≈ 94th | |
| 320 | ≈ 91th | |
| 315 | ≈ 86th | |
| 310 | ≈ 80th | |
| 305 | ≈ 74th | |
| 300 | ≈ 66th | |
| 295 | ≈ 58th | |
| 290 | ≈ 50th | |
| 285 | ≈ 42th | |
| 280 | ≈ 34th | |
| 275 | ≈ 27th | |
| 270 | ≈ 21th | |
| 265 | ≈ 15th | |
| 260 | ≈ 11th |
Highlighted rows sit at or below your score.
Percentiles are approximations for planning — not official scores. The score you actually need is the one your target program asks for. Tell us your target and we'll agree it upfront.
Percentile questions
How accurate is the percentile converter?
The bands are approximations built from the test makers’ published percentile ranges, for planning only. Percentiles also shift slightly from year to year. For official numbers, check ETS, GMAC, College Board or ACT directly.
Which percentile should I aim for?
The one your target program asks for. Competitive graduate programs often want GRE totals in the 85th percentile and above; admissions standards vary widely, so check the school’s published class profile.
Can ExamHeroes hit a specific percentile for me?
We agree a target score before you pay, and we only accept exams we are confident in. If the agreed score is not delivered, you get a full refund.