🏆 Class Rank Percentile Calculator
Colleges sometimes ask whether you are in the top 10% or top 25% of your class. Enter your rank and class size to find out.
Class standing
How the Class Rank Percentile Calculator works
Your rank is divided by the class size to get your "top percent". Percentile rank is the share of the class ranked below you.
Top % = Rank ÷ Class size × 100
Percentile = (Class size − Rank) ÷ Class size × 100
Step-by-step calculation
- 1Enter your rank and class size.
- 2Divide rank by class size for top %.
- 3Find the percentile below you.
Worked example
Rank 15 in a class of 300 is the top 5% of the class, or the 95th percentile.
Class Rank Percentile Calculator examples
| Your class rank | Class standing |
|---|---|
| 8 | Top 2.7% |
| 11 | Top 3.7% |
| 15 | Top 5% |
| 19 | Top 6.3% |
| 23 | Top 7.7% |
Other inputs kept at the calculator's default values. Results calculated by this calculator.
Why use a Class Rank Percentile Calculator?
Describe your class standing on applications.
Important factors that can affect your results
- Ties in rank.
- Weighted vs unweighted ranking.
- Many schools no longer rank.
Frequently asked questions
Is rank 1 the top?
Yes, rank 1 is the highest.
My school does not rank. What then?
Many schools no longer rank students; colleges then look at GPA and course rigor instead.
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