MCAT pass rate: there isn’t one. Here’s what your score means
The MCAT has no passing score. You get a total from 472 to 528 and a percentile rank showing how you compare with recent test-takers. Under the AAMC’s current table, 500 is the 48th percentile, 510 the 79th and 515 the 91st.
Source: AAMC, Summary of MCAT Total and Section Scores, percentile ranks in effect May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027, checked October 11, 2026.
Score to percentile
| Total score | Percentile rank |
|---|---|
| 490 | 20 |
| 495 | 33 |
| 500 | 48 |
| 505 | 64 |
| 508 | 74 |
| 510 | 79 |
| 512 | 84 |
| 515 | 91 |
| 518 | 95 |
| 520 | 97 |
| 522 | 99 |
| 525 to 528 | 100 |
Source: AAMC percentile ranks in effect May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. The rank is the percentage of scores equal to or below that score.
What counts as a good score
It depends on the schools you are applying to, since each sets its own expectations; there is no AAMC cut-off. Compare your score with the median MCAT of the schools on your list, which the AAMC publishes in its Medical School Admission Requirements database.
Common questions
Why did my percentile change?
Percentile ranks are recalculated every May 1 from the three most recent testing years, so the same score can map to a slightly different percentile from one year to the next.
Are there section percentiles?
Yes. Your score report shows a percentile rank for each of the four sections as well as the total.