Official ICFES data 2017–2025
ICFES Saber 11 Statistics
The Colombian Saber 11° exam scores each of five areas on a 0–100 scale; the global score runs 0–500. The national average was 258 in 2025. Use the tool below to interpret your score against the official ICFES performance levels.
2025 average
257.6
vs. 2024
+1.5
Scholarship threshold
350+
Universities
10
Calculate your global ICFES score
Enter your per-area scores to get your 0–500 global score with the official formula, your estimated national percentile, and which universities are within reach.
University cut scores
Colombian public universities grouped by admission system. Cut scores are historical; always verify at the institution's official portal before applying.
ICFES global
The university ranks applicants using the global ICFES Saber 11 score (0–500) without modification.
UTP
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira
U. Distrital
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas
Univalle
Universidad del Valle
Uninorte
Universidad del Norte
Weighted ICFES
The university assigns different weights to each ICFES area and computes its own score on a different scale.
Own exam
The university runs its own entrance exam. The ICFES Saber 11 is a registration requirement but does not directly determine selection.
Global score evolution (Calendar A)
Calendario A 2025 average: 257.6 pts. Theoretical mean: 250 pts.
| Year | Global score (0–500) | vs. theoretical mean (250) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 246.1 | −3.9 |
| 2022 | 250.2 | +0.2 |
| 2023 | 252.6 | +2.6 |
| 2024 | 256.1 | +6.1 |
| 2025 | 257.6 | +7.6 |
Averages by component 2017–2025 (Calendar A)
Scale 0–100 per area. The grey line marks the theoretical mean (50). English remains the lowest national average.
| Year | Critical Reading | Mathematics | Natural Sciences | Social Studies & Citizenship | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 50 |
| 2022 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 51 |
| 2023 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 52 |
| 2024 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 48 | 52 |
| 2025 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 48 | 53 |
Official performance levels by area
Cut-score boundaries differ by area.
| Area | Level | Range (0–100) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading | N1 (Insufficient) | 0–35 |
| N2 (Minimum) | 36–50 | |
| N3 (Satisfactory) | 51–65 | |
| N4 (Advanced) | 66–100 | |
| Mathematics | N1 (Insufficient) | 0–35 |
| N2 (Minimum) | 36–50 | |
| N3 (Satisfactory) | 51–70 | |
| N4 (Advanced) | 71–100 | |
| Natural Sciences | N1 (Insufficient) | 0–40 |
| N2 (Minimum) | 41–55 | |
| N3 (Satisfactory) | 56–70 | |
| N4 (Advanced) | 71–100 | |
| Social Studies & Citizenship | N1 (Insufficient) | 0–40 |
| N2 (Minimum) | 41–55 | |
| N3 (Satisfactory) | 56–70 | |
| N4 (Advanced) | 71–100 | |
| English | A- | 0–47 |
| A1 | 48–57 | |
| A2 | 58–67 | |
| B1 | 68–78 | |
| B+ | 79–100 |
Keep exploring
- ICFES score calculatorTurn your five area scores into the global score out of 500 and see which universities are within reach.
- Scores by careerWhat Medicine, Law or Engineering ask for at each university, compared by admission system.
- Scores by universityAdmission cut scores program by program across Colombian public and private universities.
- What to bring to the ICFES examChecklist backed by official sources: what to bring, what's banned, and the 72-hour plan before the exam.
- Admissions calendarWhen each university opens registration and when its exam happens, with calculated status and an official source.