Figure D
Trends in SAT-taking population, 1980-2017: White and Black SAT Test-takers
Total, Male and Female SAT test-takers
| Year | All students | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 922 | 444 | 478 |
| 1990 | 1,026 | 490 | 536 |
| 1995 | 1,068 | 496 | 572 |
| 2000 | 1,260 | 582 | 678 |
| 2005 | 1,476 | 686 | 790 |
| 2010 | 1,548 | 721 | 827 |
| 2011 | 1,647 | 771 | 877 |
| 2012 | 1,664 | 778 | 886 |
| 2013 | 1,660 | 776 | 884 |
| 2014 | 1,672 | 784 | 889 |
| 2015 | 1,699 | 795 | 904 |
| 2016 | 1,638 | 762 | 875 |
White and Black SAT test-takers
| Year | White | Black |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 757 | 84 |
| 1990 | 749 | 103 |
| 1995 | 739 | 114 |
| 2000 | 837 | 141 |
| 2005 | 920 | 171 |
| 2010 | 837 | 197 |
| 2011 | 866 | 216 |
| 2012 | 852 | 218 |
| 2013 | 835 | 210 |
| 2014 | 823 | 213 |
| 2015 | 800 | 219 |
| 2016 | 742 | 199 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education 1995; U.S. Department of Education 2013; Annual College-Bound Seniors: Total Group Profile (National) Reports published by College Entrance Examination Board, 1966-67 through 2015-2016.
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