With more than 50,000 members, American Mensa is the largest national Mensa operating under the auspices of Mensa International, Ltd. There are currently more than 140,000 members worldwide, and an estimated 6 million Americans are eligible for Mensa membership.

Are you a member of Mensa for life?

There is only one criterion for admission – there is no vetting, no committee approval, so it is actually easier to join Mensa than a lot of other clubs and societies. Members come from all walks of life and backgrounds.

What happens if you join Mensa?

Mensa provides intriguing ways to flex your mental muscles, and youll receive access to a range of intellectually stimulating publications. For example, youll receive your national magazine with contributions by Mensans on a wide variety of subjects.

Is Mensa actually smart?

Mensa sets the high IQ bar at or above the 98th percentile on an approved standardized test of intelligence. This means that your score must be equal to or greater than the scores of 98 percent of the other people who take the test.

Who currently has the highest IQ?

Christopher LanganNationalityAmericanEducationReed College Montana State University–BozemanOccupationHorse rancherKnown forHigh IQ3 more rows

What is an average IQ for a 13 year old?

The average score for all IQ tests is 90,109, regardless of age.

What is the average IQ of a 20 year old?

For adults between 18 and 19 years of age, the average IQ score is 105, which also denotes normal or average intelligence. The average score for people between 20 and 24 years of age is 99, which also denotes normal or average intelligence.

Is an IQ of 139 good?

The average score on an IQ test is 100. Most people fall within the 85 to 114 range. Any score over 140 is considered a high IQ. A score over 160 is considered a genius IQ.