What TEAS® score do I need?
There's no universal passing score for the TEAS®. Each nursing or health program sets its own minimum, sometimes for the total score and sometimes for individual sections like Science or Reading, so the number that matters is on your program's admissions page.
How TEAS® scores are reported
You get a total score and a score for each section, reported as percentages. ATI also gives an academic preparedness level: Developmental, Basic, Proficient, Advanced or Exemplary.
Finding your program's number
- Look on the admissions or prerequisites page of each program you're applying to, or ask the advisor.
- Check for section minimums as well as a total. Some programs ask for a minimum Science or Reading score.
- Check how many attempts they allow and how long apart, and whether they take your best score or your most recent.
- Competitive programs often admit people well above the stated minimum, so ask what recent admitted students scored.
Common questions
What is a passing score on the TEAS®?
There isn't one set by ATI. Each school decides its own minimum score, and some also set minimums for individual sections.
What are the TEAS® preparedness levels?
ATI reports five academic preparedness levels: Developmental, Basic, Proficient, Advanced and Exemplary.
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