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GRE Data Analysis Practice Questions

GRE Quantitative Reasoning - Data Analysis — Practice with free sample questions covering tables, graphs, descriptive statistics, probability, and percent change. Each question includes a detailed explanation to help you understand the reasoning, not just memorize the answer.

40
Total Questions
47 minutes total (about 21-26 min/section)
Time Limit
No fixed passing score - competitive programs typically look for 160+
Passing Score
$220
Registration Fee

Free Sample Questions

Here are 5 free sample questions from our full bank of 570+ GRE Data Analysispractice questions. Try them out below — click "Show Answer" to reveal the correct response and explanation.

1

The table below shows the number of applicants accepted into four graduate programs. Program A: 120 applicants, 30 accepted. Program B: 200 applicants, 40 accepted. Program C: 150 applicants, 45 accepted. Program D: 80 applicants, 20 accepted. Which program has the highest acceptance rate?

AProgram A
BProgram B
CProgram C
DProgram D
2

A line graph tracks a university's graduate enrollment from 2021 to 2025. Enrollment was 4,000 in 2021, rose steadily to 4,800 in 2023, then dropped to 4,200 in 2024, before climbing to 5,000 in 2025. What was the approximate percent increase in enrollment from 2021 to 2025?

A10%
B15%
C20%
D25%
3

A data set of admissions test scores has the following values: 142, 148, 150, 150, 156, 160, 165. What is the median score?

A148
B150
C156
D160
4

A graduate program admits students from a pool where 60% are engineering majors and 40% are business majors. If 25% of engineering majors and 10% of business majors receive a merit scholarship, what is the probability that a randomly selected admitted student is both an engineering major AND receives a scholarship?

A0.10
B0.15
C0.25
D0.35
5

Tuition at a university was $18,000 in one year and increased to $19,440 the following year. What was the percent change in tuition?

A8%
B9%
C10%
D12%

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About the GRE Data Analysis

Format & Structure

Total Questions
40
Time Limit
47 minutes total (about 21-26 min/section)
Format
Multiple choice, numeric entry, and quantitative comparison

Scoring & Cost

Passing Score
No fixed passing score - competitive programs typically look for 160+
Registration Fee
$220

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GRE Data Analysis section?

Data analysis isn't a standalone section on the GRE -- it's a topic woven into GRE Quantitative Reasoning. You'll see questions built around tables, bar graphs, line graphs, scatter plots, and pie charts, plus descriptive statistics like mean, median, mode, and standard deviation. Basic probability and percent change show up constantly too, so it pays to get comfortable reading a graph quickly.

How many data analysis questions appear on the GRE?

There's no fixed count published by ETS, but data interpretation sets (usually three to four questions tied to one chart or table) typically appear at least once per Quantitative Reasoning section. Since there are two scored Quant sections with 20 questions each, expect somewhere around 4-8 data analysis questions total, depending on the exact form you get.

Do I need a calculator for GRE data analysis questions?

Yes -- the GRE provides an on-screen calculator for the entire Quantitative Reasoning section, including data analysis questions. That said, leaning on it for every step slows you down. Practicing quick mental math for percentages and ratios will save real time on test day.

What GRE score do graduate programs expect?

There's no universal passing score for the GRE. Competitive programs in fields like engineering, economics, or the sciences often like to see a Quant score of 160 or higher, while other programs weigh the GRE less heavily. Check the specific programs you're applying to since expectations vary a lot by field and school.

How much does taking the GRE cost in 2026?

The standard GRE General Test fee is $220 in most locations as of 2026. Fee reduction programs exist for students who qualify based on financial need, and rescheduling or changing your test center comes with an extra charge, so plan your registration date carefully.

What's the best way to practice GRE data analysis questions?

Start by getting fast at reading a chart or table -- identify the axes, the units, and what's actually being asked before you touch a single number. From there, drill the core formulas: percent change, mean versus median, and basic probability. Working through sample questions with full explanations, like the ones on this page, helps you spot the small wording traps ETS likes to build into these problems.

Is GRE data analysis harder than the rest of Quantitative Reasoning?

Not inherently -- the math itself (percentages, averages, basic probability) is usually more approachable than, say, geometry or algebra questions elsewhere in the section. What trips people up is speed. Reading a graph accurately under time pressure takes practice, so the more charts you've worked through beforehand, the less that pressure matters.

Can online tutoring help me prepare for GRE data analysis questions?

Yes. A tutor can walk through your practice sets with you, point out exactly where you're losing time or making small reading errors on charts, and build a study plan focused on your weaker areas. That kind of targeted feedback is often faster than working through problems alone.

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