MCAT Percentile Converter
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Near the national average. Competitive for many DO programs and some MD programs.
Notable benchmarks
How MCAT Percentiles Work
Your MCAT percentile rank tells you the percentage of test-takers who scored at or below your score. For example, a 79th percentile means you outperformed 79% of all examinees.
The AAMC calculates percentile ranks using a rolling 2-3 year average of all test-takers. Because score distributions shift slightly each year, percentiles are updated annually. The data in this tool reflects the most recent available AAMC percentile ranks.
Percentiles matter for admissions because they contextualize your score relative to the applicant pool. A 510 (79th percentile) is competitive for most MD programs, while a 515+ (91st+) puts you in range for top-50 medical schools.
Section Scores
Each MCAT section is scored from 118-132, with 125 as the midpoint. Section percentiles follow a similar pattern — a 128 in any section puts you around the 78th percentile for that section.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentile is a 510 MCAT?
A 510 MCAT score is at the 79th percentile, meaning you scored higher than 79% of all test-takers. This is competitive for most MD programs.
What percentile is a 515 MCAT?
A 515 MCAT score is at the 91st percentile. This is competitive for top-50 medical schools.
What percentile is a 520 MCAT?
A 520 MCAT score is at the 97th percentile — an elite score competitive for the most selective programs.
What is the average MCAT score?
The average MCAT score is approximately 501-502, which falls around the 50th percentile.
How are MCAT percentiles calculated?
MCAT percentiles are based on a 2-3 year rolling average of all test-takers. A percentile rank indicates the percentage of scores that fall at or below a given score.
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