GRE Score Calculator

About the GRE Score Calculator

The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) General Test is used by many graduate and business schools as part of admissions. It has three scored sections: Verbal Reasoning (130–170), Quantitative Reasoning (130–170), and Analytical Writing (0–6). A GRE Score Calculator helps you combine your section scores into a single view, estimate percentiles, or see how close you are to typical program ranges. This tool is for estimation and planning; your official score report from ETS is the only authoritative source.

How to Use

Enter your Verbal and Quantitative section scores (each 130–170) and your Analytical Writing score (0–6). The calculator may show a combined or total score, percentiles, or a simple summary. Use it after a practice test or after the real exam to get a quick overview. Do not use it to predict the exact score you will receive; ETS uses a scoring process that may differ slightly from simple formulas.

• Enter Verbal score (130–170).
• Enter Quantitative score (130–170).
• Enter Analytical Writing score (0–6).
• View the calculated result and any percentile or summary.

GRE Section Overview

Verbal Reasoning measures reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence. Quantitative Reasoning measures math skills (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data analysis). Analytical Writing consists of two tasks: analyze an issue and analyze an argument. Schools often care about all three; some programs weight Quantitative more, others Verbal or Writing. Check each program’s requirements and typical admitted scores.

Score Validity and Sending Scores

GRE scores are typically valid for five years from the test date. You can send score reports to institutions through your ETS account. Some schools consider your highest scores or allow score choice; others see all attempts. Understand each school’s policy before you test.

How to Use This GRE Calculator

Enter your Verbal and Quantitative raw or scaled section scores from the GRE General Test. The calculator shows the total and often an estimated percentile or comparison to typical ranges. Use it to see where you stand relative to test-takers. Official scores and percentiles come from your ETS score report; this tool is for estimation only and is not affiliated with ETS.

GRE vs. Subject Tests

The GRE General Test is the common exam for most graduate programs. GRE Subject Tests (e.g. Mathematics, Physics) are separate exams for specific fields and are required or recommended by some departments. This calculator is for the General Test section scores only.

How the GRE Score and Percentile Are Computed

Verbal and Quantitative section scores are reported on a 130–170 scale in 1-point increments. The calculator typically sums or averages these and may use published percentile tables (from ETS or recent test-taker data) to estimate where you stand. Analytical Writing is scored 0–6 in half-point increments and is often reported separately; some tools include it in a combined summary. Percentiles are estimated and can change as ETS updates score distributions. This tool does not convert raw (number correct) to scaled scores—that mapping is test-form specific and is done by ETS. For official scores and percentiles, use your ETS score report.

Limitations

This tool uses estimated percentiles and is not official. ETS updates score distributions periodically; actual percentiles on your report may differ. It does not convert raw to scaled scores (that mapping is test-specific). For official scores and sending to schools, use your ETS account. This calculator is for planning and estimation only.

When to Use and Tips for Test Takers

Use it after taking a practice test or after receiving your unofficial scores to estimate where you stand. Verbal and Quantitative are each 130–170; a combined 320+ is often solid for competitive programs. Check your target programs' typical score ranges before applying. Analytical Writing (0–6) is scored separately; many programs weigh it less than V and Q. For official scores and percentiles, use your ETS score report. This tool is for estimation only and is not affiliated with ETS.

When to Use This Calculator

Use it after a practice test or when you have unofficial scores to estimate your percentile and combined score. It does not convert raw (number correct) to scaled scores—that mapping is test-form specific and is done by ETS. For official scores and sending to schools, use your ETS account. This calculator is for planning and estimation only; always rely on your official ETS report for applications and decisions.

Verbal and Quantitative are each 130–170; a combined 320+ is often solid for competitive programs. Analytical Writing (0–6) is scored separately. This tool uses estimated percentiles and is not official; ETS updates score distributions periodically. For official scores and sending to schools, use your ETS account. This calculator is for estimation only and is not affiliated with ETS.

Disclaimer

This tool is for informational and estimation purposes only. It is not affiliated with ETS. Official scores and percentiles come from your ETS score report. Always rely on your official report for applications and decisions.