930 SAT score
A 930 SAT is a below-average score: at the 36th percentile of SAT takers (the 35th nationally representative), and 115 points below the class-of-2026 average of 1045. One valid split is 460 Reading and Writing plus 470 Math. Whether it is enough depends on each college's range and testing policy.
What the 36th percentile means
A percentile is the percentage of the comparison group with scores equal to or lower than yours. College Board publishes two for every total: SAT takers who graduated in the past three school years, and a nationally representative sample of all U.S. 11th and 12th graders, including students who never take the SAT. Name the group when you quote the number.
| Comparison group for 930 | Percentile |
|---|---|
| SAT takers (user group) | 36th |
| All U.S. 11th and 12th graders (nationally representative) | 35th |
| Class of 2026 average total | 1045 |
Percentile is not percent correct or an admission probability. Read the official total and section tables, checked October 5, 2026. The 2026 average is from College Board's September 29, 2026 release.
Use a 930 as a baseline, not an admissions verdict
A balanced 930 split is 460 Reading and Writing / 470 Math. A 550 / 380 split has the same total but suggests starting with Math foundations rather than dividing practice equally.
Compare 930 with the particular college's reported range, current testing policy and any written scholarship threshold. When a higher score would help, review your last test and choose one repeated skill. A retake measures the work you have done; scheduling it does not itself create an improvement.
Use the 1100 preparation guide to compare a possible next total with your actual section scores.
Valid combinations for a 930 total
Each section must be a 10-point score from 200 to 800. Move Reading and Writing to see how Math must change while the total stays 930. These examples do not identify your actual scores.
460 Reading and Writing + 470 Math = 930
At this split, inspect Reading and Writing errors first, then maintain Math with periodic timed practice.
These are valid combinations, not estimated scores or a claim about your actual split. Use the arrow keys on the slider to change Reading and Writing by 10 points.
For practice, preserve the stronger section while repairing specific misses in the weaker one. If both are equal, compare the error types and confidence in your solutions rather than assuming the same workload in each.
Compare college ranges before deciding to retake
For a 930 total, the table below shows matches in our College Scorecard snapshot imported April 25, 2026. These are historical reported ranges, not current admission requirements. Check each college's official admissions page for the application year and policy.
| College | Reported SAT middle 50% |
|---|---|
| Norfolk State University | 823–1030 |
| University of the Virgin Islands | 783–1030 |
| Alabama A & M University | 810–1040 |
| Fayetteville State University | 890–1090 |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | 860–1080 |
| Jackson State University | 820–1070 |
A score within a reported range does not predict acceptance. A school may report only enrolled students who submitted scores. Read the population and date before comparing.
Retake when a higher score has a concrete purpose and fresh practice supports the change. If a college accepts superscores, separate best section scores can matter; verify that policy. Do not treat another test date as a guarantee of improvement.
Compare your college targets or work through the submit-or-retake decision.
Score questions
Is 930 a good SAT score?
As a total, 930 is a below-average score: at the 36th percentile of SAT takers and 115 points below the class-of-2026 average of 1045. For admission or scholarships, compare it with the actual institution's current requirements, score ranges and reporting population.
How many questions can I miss for 930?
There is no universal correct- or wrong-answer count for that score. College Board explains that which questions you answer correctly matters, so identical counts can produce different scores. A scaled total cannot reconstruct your misses.
Should I retake after 930?
Consider a retake when a higher score has a specific use, such as a college or scholarship threshold, and fresh timed practice supports a repairable gain. Confirm registration and score deadlines. Another sitting does not guarantee a higher result.