ScoreOwlIs a 1150 SAT Score Good?
A 1150 is at about the 74 percentile nationally and equals an ACT 23 under the official concordance. It is comfortably above average. Try the calculator below to estimate the range your own correct answers give.
Estimate only. The digital SAT is adaptive and College Board does not publish a raw-to-scaled score table, so this range comes from our own approximate model. Your real score depends on which questions you got right. Percentiles are College Board's published table; ACT equivalent uses the 2018 concordance.
What a 1150 SAT means in numbers
| Measure | Value for 1150 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Percentile, nationally representative | 74 | College Board Research |
| Percentile, SAT user group | 69 | College Board Research |
| Equivalent ACT composite | 23 | 2018 ACT/SAT concordance |
| ACT 23 in SAT terms | 1140 (range 1130–1150) | 2018 ACT/SAT concordance |
| Average section score needed | about 575 each | Total ÷ 2 |
| Approx. correct answers (estimate) | ~38/54 R&W, ~29/44 Math | Site model |
In the nationally representative table, about 26 in 100 students score at or above a 1150. The user-group percentile compares you only with students who actually took the SAT in the past three graduating classes, so it is lower than the national figure at the same score.
Percentiles from College Board Research (checked October 2026); see sources below.
What a 1150 typically means for college admissions
Fits many mid-selectivity universities and can earn merit aid at some. Admission depends on GPA, course rigor and the rest of your application, not the score alone.
These are general tiers, not school-specific claims. Check each college's own published score data and test policy.
How many more questions could raise a 1150? (estimate)
In our approximate model, one more correct answer is worth about 16 points in Math (44 questions) or 15 points in Reading and Writing (54 questions) near this level. Moving from 1150 to 1200 would take roughly 3 more correct answers across the whole test, and would lift the national percentile from 74 to 81. Dropping to 1100 would be about the 67 percentile.
This is a model estimate. The adaptive test weights harder questions more, so the real change depends on which questions you miss and whether your second module is hard.
Study tips for a 1150
Focus: Medium-difficulty algebra and advanced math.
- Target your weaker section; a 50-point gain is often easier on the lower side.
- Learn to plug in answer choices and use Desmos for tough algebra.
- Do paired-text and inference questions untimed first, then add time pressure.
Sources
- College Board Research – SAT Nationally Representative and User Percentiles
- 2018 ACT/SAT Concordance Tables (ACT and College Board)
- College Board – How Are Scores Calculated?
Page: https://scoreowl.pages.dev/sat-score-calculator/1150/
Frequently asked questions
Is a 1150 SAT score good?
A 1150 total is at about the 74 nationally representative percentile and the 69 percentile among actual SAT test takers (College Board). It is comfortably above average.
What is a 1150 SAT in ACT?
The 2018 ACT/SAT concordance maps a 1150 SAT to an ACT composite of 23. An ACT 23 corresponds to a 1140 SAT, with a range of 1130 to 1150.
How many questions do I need right for a 1150?
Our approximate model suggests about 67 of the 98 questions (around 38 of 54 in Reading and Writing and 29 of 44 in Math) if your sections are balanced. This is an estimate: the digital SAT is adaptive and College Board publishes no raw score table.
How can I raise a 1150?
Medium-difficulty algebra and advanced math. In our model, roughly 3 more correct answers across the test could move you toward 1200. This is an estimate, not a promise.