What percentile do you need to score in to qualify for Mensa?
Answer98th percentile
That corresponds to an IQ of about 130 or higher on most tests.
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Genius facts & stats
4 sourced facts about intelligence, IQ and high achievement, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
The basics
Going deeper
About how many members does Mensa International have worldwide?
Answerabout 150,000
Members come from more than 90 countries.
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About how many members does American Mensa have?
Answerover 40,000
It's the largest national Mensa chapter in the world.
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Expert level
What minimum IQ do many psychologists consider a rough threshold for 'genius,' though not sufficient on its own?
Answerabout 125
Experts stress that genius also requires traits like drive and persistence, not IQ alone.
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