Is 400 a bad SAT score?

Yes, a 400 SAT score is considered quite low. The SAT score range is from 400-1600. The 25th percentile SAT score is 480, which means 25% of test-takers scored below 480. The average score is 1050 and the 75th percentile score is 1220, which means 25% of test-takers scored above 1220.