CCAT Scores Guide: a Complete Overview of the Test's Results
After completing the CCAT, you will get a raw score – a score from 0 to 50 which represents the number of correct answers in your CCAT test across all categories: verbal, spatial, math, and logic.
Then, this score will be converted to a percentile score – which measures how your score compares to others who have taken the test. A percentile score of 80 means that your score is above that of 80% of test-takers.
Below you can find a table to convert your raw CCAT score to a percentile score.
The passing score is determined by the employer for each position. Any candidate scoring above the passing score will move on to the next stage.
Below you can find a table of estimated CCAT passing scores by position.
A good score on the CCAT depends on the job you apply for. However, as a rule of thumb, a score at the top 20% of candidates is considered a good score. On the CCAT, that score is around 31. A score of 42 will put you on the top scale for ANY job the CCAT tests for.
For comparison, the average CCAT score is 24.
Your CCAT passing score depends on your position and employer, as it is determined specifically for each and every position.
However, the following table, based on an official CCAT sample score report can help you get a good idea of the required passing score for the position you are after.
| Job | CCAT Passing Score | Job | CCAT Passing Score |
| Accounting/Finance | 24-39 | Loan Officer | 24-38 |
| Administrative | 20-39 | Network Admin | 23-37 |
| Analyst | 26-42 | Operations Manager | 22-40 |
| Bookkeeper | 20-35 | Product Manager | 26-41 |
| Computer Programmer | 23-40 | Production Manager | 18-34 |
| Controller | 24-39 | Project Manager | 22-37 |
| Customer Service | 18-32 | Recruiter | 21-35 |
| Finance Manager | 21-40 | Sales (Manager) | 23-37 |
| Financial Analyst | 23-38 | Sales (Rep) | 21-35 |
| Front Dest | 18-30 | Senior Manager/VP | 29-42 |
| Lawyer | 29-42 | Store Manager | 20-37 |
According to Criteria Corp, the CCAT test provider, the average CCAT score is 24, and the standard deviation is 8.58.
Below you can see the CCAT results distribution:
The following table shows your percentile score based on the number of correct answers (out of 50):
| CCAT Correct Answers | You Are Above % of the Population |
| 8 | 3% |
| 12 | 8% |
| 16 | 17.5% |
| 20 | 32% |
| 24 | 50% |
| 28 | 68% |
| 31 | 80% |
| 36 | 92% |
| 40 | 97% |
| 44 | 99% |
| 50 | 99.9% |
Your CCAT score will reflect your cognitive ability across the three test sections (verbal, spatial, and math & logic), as well as an overall score. These CCAT results determine your problem-solving and quick thinking capacities compared with those of candidates for the job you are after.
See the two bold numbers in the table above? These are the average score (24), and the score of the 80th percentile (31) – often considered the passing score for most positions.
As you can see, the difference between them is only seven (7) correct answers - basically the difference between failing and passing.
However, when reaching around 36 correct answers, additional answers have a much smaller effect, and the difference between 36 and 50 (the highest possible score), is only 8 percentage points.
What does that mean? Well, two things:
Here are 3 tips to improve your CCAT score from our CCAT Smart Solver Guide:
As mentioned above, the effect of additional correct answers is maximal around the 25-35 score range, and rapidly decreases after 36.
As such, it is better to settle for a set number of questions and do your best with them, than aiming at getting all 50 correct (a nearly impossible task).
If you could (theoretically), take more time to solve 36 questions right and disregard the other 14 completely, you would be much better off than going faster through all 50 questions and solving only 25.
There are no points reduced for wrong answers in the CCAT. If you find yourself struggling too long with a single question – don’t waste your time – guess and move on.
Every person has his or her time management issues. Some get greedy, some rush through questions and make foolish mistakes.
Being aware of where you personally need to improve will greatly influence your score and give you those 6-7 precious additional correct answers. These will eventually get you a passing score and most importantly, a job.
These are only some of the score-maximizing tactics you will learn on the Complete CCAT Prep Course and Smart Solver Guide:
The CCAT is scored from 0 to 50, based on the number of questions you answer correctly.
A percentile score shows how your result compares to other test-takers. For example, the 80th percentile means you scored higher than 80% of test-takers.
The average CCAT score is 24 out of 50.
A score of around 31 is generally considered good, as it places you in the top 20% of candidates.
The highest possible CCAT score is 50.
There is no single passing score. The required score depends on the employer and the position you are applying for.
Yes. More analytical or senior roles usually require higher CCAT scores than entry-level or administrative roles.
Your score reflects your cognitive ability, including problem-solving, critical thinking, quick learning, verbal skills, spatial reasoning, and math and logic skills.
Not necessarily. Since the test is fast-paced, it is better to manage your time wisely and focus on answering enough questions accurately.
No. There is no penalty for wrong answers, so if you are stuck, it is usually best to guess and move on
Practise under timed conditions, learn your personal weak spots, improve time management, and become familiar with the question types.
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