SAT Reasoning Test Scores by Gender, Ethnicity, Major Field of Study, Home Location, 1st Generation College Status, Income & Athletic Status - Average Scores by Year (Fall Quarter)

Q: How do average SAT Reasoning Test scores vary by gender in the 2006-2016 data?

Female and male average scores are shown across years, with males typically earning higher SAT scores than females in the provided comparison.

Q: Which demographic and academic factors are used to segment SAT scores in the table?

The table segments scores by gender, ethnicity, major field of study, home location, first-generation college status, income group, and athletic status.

Q: What does the table’s year range indicate and how are missing data handled?

The table reports average SAT scores for 2006, 2011-2016, and includes a marked NA for categories where data are not available for certain years.

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UC San Diego Fall Quarter 2016 data summarizes SAT Reasoning Test (Critical Reading & Math) average scores across multiple student characteristics. The document analyzes how average SAT composite results vary by gender and ethnicity, and further breaks scores down by major field of study, home location, first-generation college status, income group, and athletic status. A year-by-year comparison from 2006 through 2016 (with missing entries noted) supports interpretation of differences in performance among demographic and academic segments.

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SAT Reasoning Test 2006-2016 Average Scores by Group

Gender

Ethnicity

Major Field of Study

Home Location

First Generation College Status

Income Group

Athletic Status

UC San Diego-Fall 2016 n High School Grades and Test Scores The average SAT composite scores tend to vary by gender, ethnicity, and major. Males typically earn higher SAT scores compared to females. Table 27. SAT Reasoning Test Scores by Gender, Ethnicity, Major Field of Study, Home Location, 1st Generation College Status, Income & Athletic Status Fall Quarter | SAT Reasoning Test 2006
(Critical Reading & Math) Average | | 2011
Average | 2012
Average | 2013
Average | 2014
Average | 2015
Average | 2016
Average | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | l Gender 1 | | | | | | | | | Female | 1217 | 1203 | 1247 | 1254 | 1265 | 1295 | 1238 | | Male | 1277 | 1268 | 1308 | 1309 | 1324 | 1341 | 1309 | | Missing | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1327 | | l Ethnicity | | | | | | | | | African-American | 1130 | 1083 | 1190 | 1199 | 1180 | 1186 | 1123 | | Asian | 1258 | 1272 | 1311 | 1324 | 1340 | 1361 | 1341 | | Mexican-American | 1089 | 1078 | 1139 | 1138 | 1127 | 1180 | 1108 | | Filipino | 1196 | 1193 | 1225 | 1227 | 1251 | 1251 | 1208 | | Latino | 1140 | 1139 | 1199 | 1177 | 1212 | 1222 | 1158 | | Native-American | 1232 | 1141 | 1264 | 1274 | 1275 | 1266 | 1288 | | Caucasian | 1276 | 1295 | 1290 | 1292 | 1316 | 1308 | 1302 | | l Major Field of Study Arts | 1240 | 1187 | 1245 | 1220 | 1232 | 1244 | 1242 | | Humanities | 1251 | 1201 | 1254 | 1261 | 1254 | 1301 | 1225 | | Engineering | 1270 | 1275 | 1313 | 1318 | 1364 | 1370 | 1341 | | Science/Math | 1245 | 1230 | 1262 | 1282 | 1296 | 1330 | 1293 | | Biology | 1245 | 1227 | 1297 | 1271 | 1280 | 1297 | 1252 | | Social Science | 1222 | 1202 | 1255 | 1264 | 1277 | 1302 | 1245 | | Undec./Special | 1239 | 1226 | 1242 | 1264 | 1274 | 1312 | 1267 | | l Home Location | | | | | | | | | San Diego | 1189 | 1201 | 1243 | 1236 | 1245 | 1262 | 1220 | | Los Angeles | 1232 | 1208 | 1261 | 1263 | 1262 | 1290 | 1221 | | San Francisco | 1286 | 1286 | 1336 | 1346 | 1361 | 1366 | 1337 | | Other CA | 1229 | 1204 | 1258 | 1261 | 1266 | 1274 | 1220 | | Out of State | 1296 | 1297 | 1275 | 1284 | 1337 | 1332 | 1334 | | International | 1262 | 1273 | 1289 | 1311 | 1338 | 1363 | 1350 | | l First Generation College Status | | | | | | | | | First Generation | 1150 | 1150 | 1200 | 1208 | 1204 | 1238 | 1167 | | Not First Generation | 1279 | 1280 | 1302 | 1310 | 1342 | 1343 | 1319 | | l Income Group 2 | | | | | | | | | High | 1293 | 1312 | 1315 | 1328 | 1360 | 1359 | 1351 | | Medium High | 1257 | 1274 | 1281 | 1293 | 1328 | 1337 | 1292 | | Medium Low | 1218 | 1205 | 1246 | 1267 | 1273 | 1291 | 1240 | | Low | 1148 | 1149 | 1199 | 1204 | 1189 | 1239 | 1155 | | Missing | 1305 | 1265 | 1308 | 1319 | 1343 | 1346 | 1316 | | l Athletes 3 | | | | | | | | | Athletes | 1236 | 1248 | 1225 | 1232 | 1255 | 1259 | NA | | Non-Athletes | 1243 | 1232 | 1281 | 1283 | 1297 | 1320 | NA | | Total | 1243 | 1233 | 1278 | 1282 | 1295 | 1318 | 1271 | First-Time Freshmen 1 See footnote, Table 3. 2 2006-2012 Income Categories: Low = Income < $32,800; Medium Low = $32,801-$65,600; Medium High = $65,601-$98,400; High = Income > $98,401 . 2013-2016 Income Categories (2010 UCOP definition) = Low(Income<$40,000); Medium Low($40,000- $79,999); Medium High($80,000- $119,999); High($120,000+) . 3 2016 Athlete data not available until Winter Quarter 2016. Student Research and Information-Institutional Research-Academic Affairs

FAQs

How do average SAT Reasoning Test scores vary by gender in the 2006-2016 data?

Female and male average scores are shown across years, with males typically earning higher SAT scores than females in the provided comparison.

Which demographic and academic factors are used to segment SAT scores in the table?

The table segments scores by gender, ethnicity, major field of study, home location, first-generation college status, income group, and athletic status.

What does the table’s year range indicate and how are missing data handled?

The table reports average SAT scores for 2006, 2011-2016, and includes a marked NA for categories where data are not available for certain years.

Sep 14, 2026

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