ATI TEAS 7 proficiency levels
- Developmental — 0–40.7%
- Basic — 41.3–58%
- Proficient — 58.7–77.3% (most ADN cutoff)
- Advanced — 78–90% (competitive BSN cutoff)
- Exemplary — 90.7–100%
TEAS Passing Score
What Is a Passing Score on the TEAS Test? (2026 Answer)
Short answer: there is no single passing score on the ATI TEAS 7 — each nursing program sets its own cutoff. The most common minimum is a composite score of 60% (Proficient). Competitive BSN programs typically want 78%+ (Advanced).
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No universal cutoff
ADN minimum: ~60%
BSN target: 78%+
5 proficiency levels
Composite + section scores
Passing score by program type
- LPN / LVN programs: typically 55–60%
- ADN (associate): typically 60–65%
- BSN (bachelor's): typically 70–78%
- Accelerated BSN: typically 78–85%
- Top-tier BSN: typically 85%+
How TEAS scoring works
ATI reports five scores: a weighted composite (across all 4 sections) plus individual percent scores per section. Some programs care only about composite; others enforce section minimums (e.g. Science ≥ 65%). Always check your program's policy.
Project your composite: TEAS score calculator →
How to hit a passing TEAS score
Follow the step-by-step pass plan, take a full 170-question mock, and drill the section you score lowest on.
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Sources & references
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