MCAT Score Calculator 2026: Convert Raw Scores to Scaled Scores (472-528)
Calculate your MCAT score instantly with our comprehensive calculator based on AAMC scoring guidelines. The MCAT consists of four sections, each scored 118-132 (total 472-528). Enter the number of questions you answered correctly in each section below to estimate your scaled scores and percentile.
MCAT Score Calculator
Enter the number of questions you answered correctly in each section. The MCAT has 230 total questions across four sections.
⚗️ Chemical & Physical Foundations
59 questions | 95 minutes
🧠 Critical Analysis & Reasoning Skills (CARS)
53 questions | 90 minutes
🧬 Biological & Biochemical Foundations
59 questions | 95 minutes
🧪 Psychological, Social & Biological Foundations
59 questions | 95 minutes
Your MCAT Score Results
MCAT Score Interpretation Guide 2026
What is a Good MCAT Score?
MCAT scores range from 472-528 (total) with each section scored 118-132. Here's what different score ranges mean:
- 520-528 - Exceptional (99th+ percentile) - Competitive for top medical schools (Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Stanford)
- 515-519 - Excellent (90-98th percentile) - Competitive for most MD programs
- 510-514 - Very Good (75-89th percentile) - Competitive for many MD programs
- 505-509 - Good (60-74th percentile) - Competitive for DO programs and some MD programs
- 500-504 - Average (50-59th percentile) - Acceptable for many DO programs
- Below 500 - Below average - Limited options, consider retaking
MCAT 2026 Exam Structure
| Section | Questions | Time | Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chem/Phys Foundations | 59 | 95 min | 118-132 |
| CARS | 53 | 90 min | 118-132 |
| Bio/Biochem Foundations | 59 | 95 min | 118-132 |
| Psych/Soc Foundations | 59 | 95 min | 118-132 |
| Total | 230 | 375 min (6h 15m) | 472-528 |
Score Ranges by Performance Level
Key MCAT Facts
- No Negative Marking: No penalty for incorrect answers
- Test Duration: 6 hours 15 minutes (plus breaks)
- Scoring: Each section 118-132, total 472-528
- Average Score: ~500 (50th percentile)
- Competitive Score: 510+ for MD programs
- Top Tier Score: 515+ for top medical schools
MCAT Score Percentile Rankings
Official percentile rankings based on AAMC data (2022-2024):
| Total Score | Percentile | Performance Level |
|---|---|---|
| 528 | 100th | Perfect Score |
| 524-527 | 100th | Exceptional |
| 520-523 | 99th | Exceptional |
| 518-519 | 97-98th | Excellent |
| 516-517 | 95-96th | Excellent |
| 514-515 | 92-94th | Excellent |
| 512-513 | 88-90th | Very Good |
| 510-511 | 82-86th | Very Good |
| 508-509 | 76-80th | Good |
| 506-507 | 70-74th | Good |
| 504-505 | 63-68th | Above Average |
| 502-503 | 56-61th | Above Average |
| 500-501 | 50-54th | Average |
| 498-499 | 45-48th | Below Average |
| 496-497 | 39-43rd | Below Average |
| 494-495 | 32-37th | Low |
| Below 494 | Below 30th | Very Low |
Top Medical Schools Average MCAT Scores
Average MCAT scores for matriculants at top U.S. medical schools:
| Medical School | Average MCAT | MCAT Range (10th-90th %ile) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Medical School | 520 | 517-524 |
| Johns Hopkins | 521 | 518-524 |
| Stanford Medicine | 519 | 516-523 |
| UCSF | 518 | 515-522 |
| Penn (Perelman) | 519 | 516-523 |
| Columbia | 519 | 516-522 |
| Duke | 518 | 515-522 |
| Yale | 520 | 517-523 |
| Washington (UW) | 516 | 512-520 |
| Cornell (Weill) | 519 | 516-522 |
| Northwestern (Feinberg) | 518 | 515-521 |
| Vanderbilt | 518 | 515-521 |