GRE Average Score of Top Universities and Programs

GRE average scores range from 155 to 163 for verbal and 155 to 167 for quant. Average GRE scores differ in universities according to the programs. Science-based programs will require a high GRE math score. Whereas, humanities-based programs will require a high GRE verbal score.

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Average GRE Scores based on Intended Board Graduate Major Field
GRE Average Score for Top Universities
GRE average score based on programs

Average GRE Scores based on Intended Broad Graduate Major Field

Candidates opt for different majors in top universities. The average GRE score for graduate school is based on a wide range of majors like business, education, engineering, humanities, and arts, law, life sciences, physical sciences, and social and behavioral sciences. Below is the list of average GRE scores that will help candidates get an idea of the required average GRE score for MS in Finance that comes under business.

Intended Graduate Major	GRE Verbal	GRE Quant	GRE AWA
Business	151	155	3.6
Education	151	148	3.7
Engineering	150	160	3.4
Law	155	153	4.0
Life sciences	151	151	3.8
Humanities and Arts	156	150	4.1
Physical Sciences	151	160	3.5
Social Sciences and Behavioral Sciences	153	151	3.9

From the above table, it can be understood that the average quantitative GRE score required for a business major is higher than verbal. This also means that the average GRE scores for MBA programs and also the average GRE score for MS in business analytics will have a higher GRE quant score requirement. The highest average GRE scores of quant can be noticed in engineering and physical sciences. For understanding the average GRE scores for public policy programs, candidates can check the education row that requires a higher verbal score. The highest average GRE writing score can be found in humanities and arts majors. The highest GRE verbal score is required in humanities and arts.

GRE Average Score for Top Universities

The average GRE scores for grad schools depend on the competitiveness of the programs. Top universities tend to have a higher GRE best score or average. A candidate will notice Columbia average GRE scores to be higher than the average GRE score for North Carolina State University. Below is a list of average GRE scores of top grad schools:

Top Grad Schools	GRE Quant Score	GRE Verbal Score	GRE AWA Score
Stanford GSB	165	165	4.9
Yale SOM	164	165	4.9
Harvard Business School	163	163	NA
UCLA Anderson	163	163	4.7
Penn Wharton	162	162	4.8
MIT Sloan	162	162	4.7
Dartmouth Tuck	161	163	NA
UC Berkeley Haas	161	162	4.7
University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign	155	163	NA
Carnegie Mellon University	159	161	NA
Georgia technical University	155	161	NA
University of Texas Austin	155	160	NA
CMU Tepper	164	159	4.0
Virginia Darden	160	161	5.0
Cornell Johnson	160	160	4.4
USC Marshall	159	161	4.5
CalTech	158-166	166-168	NA
University of Georgia	153	155	3.0
Michigan Ross	159	160	4.4
Columbia University	157	164	NA

From the above table mostly stating about the average GRE scores for US universities, few things can be studied. The highest average GRE scores requirement is noticed in Stanford GSB, and Yale SOM. A candidate aiming for a degree in engineering would be required to score around 160 to meet the Caltech average GRE scores. Candidates planning to pursue MBA would be benefitted from the average GRE scores Berkeley, Haas, Sloan, and other B-schools. The University of Georgia average GRE scores is around 150 that makes it easier for candidates with similar scores to apply.

GRE Average Score based on Programs

The average GRE scores can greatly differ according to the course of study the test-taker is applying for. Below is a list of average GRE scores of top universities according to the major programs:

Top Universities	Engineering	Computer Science	Psychology	Physics	chemistry	Maths	Education
MIT	V: 162 Q: 167	V:160 Q:164	V: 163 Q: 154	V: 167 Q: 167	V: 164 Q: 163	V: 165 Q: 167	-
Harvard	V:160 Q: 167	V:155 Q:161	V: 163 Q: 154	V: 167 Q: 167	V: 164 Q: 163	V: 165 Q: 167	V: 163 Q: 158
Stanford	V: 159 Q: 167	V:160 Q:164	V: 163 Q: 154	V: 167 Q: 167	V: 164 Q: 163	V: 165 Q: 167	V: 161 Q: 156
UCB	V: 157 Q: 165	V:160 Q:164	V: 163 Q: 154	V: 167 Q: 167	V: 164 Q: 163	V: 165 Q: 167	V: 159 Q: 152
UPenn	V: 155 Q:166	V:155 Q:161	V: 158 Q: 151	V: 162 Q: 164	V: 159 Q: 160	V:160 Q: 164	V: 162 Q: 156
Princeton	V: 162 Q: 166	V:164 Q:167	V: 165 Q: 168	V: 168 Q:170	V: 164 Q: 168	V: 168 Q: 168	-
Yale	V: 155 Q: 170	V:155 Q:161	V: 163 Q: 154	V: 162 Q: 164	V: 159 Q: 160	V: 165 Q: 167	-
USC	V:151 Q:163	V:155 Q:161	V: 158 Q: 151	V: 159 Q: 162	V: 156 Q: 158	V: 157 Q: 162	V: 161 Q: 154
Cornell	V:154 Q:166	V:160 Q:164	V: 158 Q: 151	V:167 Q: 167	V: 164 Q: 163	V:160 Q: 164	-
Columbia	V:155 Q:166	V:155 Q:161	V: 158 Q: 151	V: 162 Q: 164	V: 164 Q: 163	V:165 Q: 167	V: 158 Q: 153

Candidates can apply to universities depending on the average GRE scores. If the candidate is unable to score as high as 165 or higher, they can check the CSU Fullerton average GRE scores, or other universities to take admission in.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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● Top Answer By Akanksha Sharma on 30 Jan 23

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Ques. Which exam to opt for admission in ISB hyderabad, GMAT or GRE?

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