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
/ 500 pts
vs. 2024
+1.5
year-over-year
Scholarship threshold
350+
top ~10%
Universities
10
with historical cut scores
Data updated as of October 2025.
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.
Global ICFES score
The university ranks applicants using the global ICFES Saber 11 score (0–500) without modification.
UTP
ICFES globalUniversidad Tecnológica de Pereira
Pereira
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U. Distrital
ICFES globalUniversidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas
Bogotá
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Univalle
ICFES globalUniversidad del Valle
Cali
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Uninorte
ICFES globalUniversidad del Norte
Barranquilla
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Weighted ICFES scale
The university assigns different weights to each ICFES area and computes its own score on a different scale.
UIS
Weighted ICFESUniversidad Industrial de Santander
Bucaramanga
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UPTC
Weighted ICFESUniversidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia
Tunja
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U. de Cartagena
Weighted ICFESUniversidad de Cartagena
Cartagena
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Own admission exam
The university runs its own entrance exam. The ICFES Saber 11 is a registration requirement but does not directly determine selection.
University cutoffs are indicative and may vary by program and admission period. Always check the institution's official admissions portal before applying.
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 |