GRE Score Calculator
Calculate your GRE total score (260–340) from your Verbal and Quantitative section scores and see your percentile ranking and how it compares to graduate program requirements.
Section scores
Move the sliders to enter your Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing scores. Your total, percentiles, and interpretation appear here.
What is the GRE?
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test used by graduate and business schools worldwide to assess readiness for advanced study. It measures Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing, and the current shorter format takes under two hours to complete.
How is the GRE scored?
Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning are each scored from 130 to 170 in 1-point increments, and the two are added together for a combined score from 260 to 340. Analytical Writing is scored separately from 0.0 to 6.0 in half-point increments and does not affect the combined score.
What is a good GRE score?
A combined score of 315–324 is good and competitive for top programs, while 325–340 is excellent and puts you in roughly the top 10% of test-takers. ETS only publishes percentiles for each section separately, so the combined Verbal + Quant percentile shown here is a derived approximation, not an official ETS figure — use these bands as a rough guide.
| Combined score | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 325–340 | Excellent — top 10% of test-takers |
| 315–324 | Good — competitive for top programs |
| 305–314 | Above average — solid baseline |
| 295–304 | Below average — moderate competitiveness |
| Below 295 | Low — consider retaking |
What GRE score do graduate programs require?
Ivy League and top STEM or humanities programs typically expect 325+, good US universities and direct Ph.D. tracks 315+, and standard master’s programs 300–314. Selective programs often expect strong section scores, especially in the area most relevant to the field.
| Program type | Target score |
|---|---|
| Ivy League & top STEM master’s | 325+ (Quant 165+) |
| Top humanities & social sciences | 325+ (Verbal 165+) |
| Good US universities & direct Ph.D. | 315+ |
| Standard master’s programs | 300–314 |
| Minimum admission criteria | 290+ |
What do the three GRE measures test?
Verbal Reasoning (130–170) tests vocabulary in context, reading comprehension, and analysis of written arguments.
Quantitative Reasoning (130–170) covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis, rewarding precision as much as speed.
Analytical Writing (0.0–6.0) is scored separately and evaluates how clearly you build and support an argument.
How should you prepare for the GRE?
- Build vocabulary by reading high-quality academic texts, learning words in context rather than in isolation.
- Revisit core math fundamentals — arithmetic, algebra, and geometry — and drill for accuracy under time pressure.
- Take timed, full-length practice tests using the official ETS software to simulate real conditions.
- Review every mistake to adjust your strategy, and structure AWA essays with a clear thesis, evidence, and transitions.
Comparing tests? Try our GMAT Score Calculator to see which suits your target programs.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good GRE score?
A combined Verbal + Quant score of 315–324 is good and competitive for top programs, while 325–340 is excellent — roughly the top 10% of test-takers. Scores of 305–314 are above average and a solid baseline for many schools.
What GRE score do Ivy League programs expect?
Ivy League and top STEM master's programs typically expect 325+ with a Quant score of 165+, while top humanities and social science programs look for 325+ with Verbal 165+.
Does the Analytical Writing score count toward the GRE total?
No. Analytical Writing is scored separately from 0.0 to 6.0 in half-point increments and does not affect the combined 260–340 score.
How is the GRE total score calculated?
Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning are each scored from 130 to 170 in 1-point increments, and the two are simply added together for a combined score from 260 to 340.
Is this GRE score calculator free and official?
The calculator is free to use, but it is unofficial — the combined percentile is a derived approximation, not an official ETS figure, so treat the result as an estimate.
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How GRE Scoring Works: The 260 to 340 Scale
GRE Verbal and Quant each score 130 to 170, Analytical Writing 0 to 6. See how equating, section adaptivity and the 260 to 340 sum work.
What Is a Good GRE Score
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