TEAS score checker for California nursing programs
Enter your ATI TEAS score to see how it lines up with the minimum each California RN program publishes. Many programs set a minimum score to apply; meeting it makes you eligible to be considered, and doesn’t tell you whether you’ll be admitted. Each row shows the school’s own wording, a link to the page we used, and the date we checked it.
We compare your score only when the school publishes a single overall TEAS percentage as a number. When a school words its minimum another way (a proficiency level, a range, or a minimum shared with another exam), we show its wording and don’t compare. “Not published by the school” means we couldn’t find a minimum on the school’s public pages. Section minimums, where published, are listed but not checked.
Check with the program before you apply. Minimums change between cycles, and programs differ on which TEAS version they accept, how many attempts count, and how recent a score must be. Many programs also use the TEAS score in their point system or ranking, which this tool doesn’t cover; see the point system calculators.
| Program | Published TEAS minimum | Your score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| American River CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| American University of Health SciencesBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 (plus university Wonderlic SLE entrance test) | 65%, taken within 6 months before start date | Wording differs; see the school’s rule. | School sourceChecked |
| Angeles University (formerly Angeles College)BSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 60% composite ('Proficient')Section minimums: Science 54% only if transferring science courses | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Antelope Valley CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Bakersfield CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Biola UniversityBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS (comprehensive) | 70 comprehensive | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Butte CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| CNI CollegeBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: HESI A2 or ATI TEAS VII | HESI A2 75%; TEAS VII 58% | Wording differs; see the school’s rule. | School sourceChecked |
| Cabrillo CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: HESI A2 or TEAS (Phase 2 only) | TEAS 62; HESI A2 75 | Wording differs; see the school’s rule. | School sourceChecked |
| California Baptist UniversityBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS (in person only) | 64% composite | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| California Baptist UniversityELM · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS (V6 or 7, in person only) | 64% composite | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| California Northstate UniversityBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS (SAT/ACT may be submitted for consideration) | 65% composite (catalog: 'recommended minimum'; TEAS page: 'must be achieved') | Wording differs; see the school’s rule. | School sourceChecked |
| California State University Channel IslandsBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | National Percentile overall rank of 'proficient' (>58.7%) | Wording differs; see the school’s rule. | School sourceChecked |
| California State University San MarcosBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 71% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| California State University, BakersfieldBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 72% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| California State University, East BayBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 70%Section minimums: 65% English and 65% Reading | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| California State University, FresnoBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 75% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| California State University, Los Angeles (Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing)BSN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | Not published by the schoolas overall; section minimums applySection minimums: 70% on each of Reading, Math, Science, English (program page). Admissions MSC page states 'at or above the 40th percentile in all content areas' - sources conflictNot a cutoff. Cal State LA's BSN program page says: 80+ competitive(source, checked ). This checker compares your score only with published minimums. |
No published minimum | School sourceChecked |
| California State University, SacramentoBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 75% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| California State University, San BernardinoBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 70% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| California State University, StanislausBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 73% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Career Care InstituteADN · Exam, in the school’s words: NLN-NEX or ATI TEAS 7 | NLN-NEX 206+ or TEAS 7 75% composite, with 75% in each categorySchool’s wording: "Beginning with the 2024 cohort, CCI will also accept TEAS 7 with a minimum composite score of 75% and a minimum score of 75% in each category."Section minimums: 75% in each category (NEX and TEAS 7) | Wording differs; see the school’s rule. | School sourceChecked |
| Cerritos CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Chabot CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Chaffey CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Chamberlain University (Irwindale)BSN · Exam, in the school’s words: HESI A2 (Chamberlain-administered) unless valid HESI A2, TEAS, ACT or SAT within 5 years submitted | Not published by the schoolscores reviewed by BSN Admission Committee for eligibility and BIOS placementSchool’s wording: "Applicants who do not have valid prior test results will be required to schedule and complete the HESI Admission Assessment (A2)" | No published minimum | School sourceChecked |
| Chamberlain University (Sacramento/Rancho Cordova)BSN · Exam, in the school’s words: HESI A2 (Chamberlain-administered) unless valid HESI A2, TEAS, ACT or SAT within 5 years submitted | Not published by the schoolscores reviewed by BSN Admission Committee for eligibility and BIOS placementSchool’s wording: as above | No published minimum | School sourceChecked |
| Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and ScienceBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS | 75%Section minimums: 75% in each area (English, Reading, Math, Science) | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and ScienceELM · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS | 75% overallSection minimums: 75% in every module, submodule and subsection | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Citrus CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 (post-admission requirement, not for ranking) | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| City College of San FranciscoADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| College of MarinADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| College of San MateoADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | Not published by the schoolSection minimums: 62% in each of Reading, English, Math, Science | No published minimum | School sourceChecked |
| College of the CanyonsADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| College of the DesertADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| College of the RedwoodsADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| College of the SequoiasADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Compton CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS | State recommended passing score (rubric bands start at 62%) | Wording differs; see the school’s rule. | School sourceChecked |
| Contra Costa CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Copper Mountain CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Cuesta CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Cypress CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| El Camino CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Evergreen Valley CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Fresno City CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Glendale Community CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Golden West CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Grossmont CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (Concord)BSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 64% composite | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (Fresno)ADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 64% composite | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Hartnell CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| High Desert Medical CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS | 60%School’s wording: "Take and pass the required entrance exam (TEAS) with a score of 60%." (catalog updated 8-25-2026) | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Imperial Valley CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| LA Harbor CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62%Section minimums: 62% in all areas on retake after remediation | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| LA Trade-Tech CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62%Section minimums: 62% in each category required if second attempt (first attempt: 62% total) | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Lassen Community CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS (latest version) | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Lemoore CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62%School’s wording: "A TEAS score 62% or higher TEAS is required for admission into program." | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Loma Linda UniversityBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS + Critical Thinking exam | Not published by the school | No published minimum | School sourceChecked |
| Loma Linda UniversityELM · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS + Critical Thinking exam | Not published by the school | No published minimum | School sourceChecked |
| Long Beach City CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Los Angeles City CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62%Section minimums: 62% in each subject after remediation (retake only) | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied HealthADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 64.7% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Los Angeles Pierce CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62%Section minimums: 62% in all four areas | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Los Angeles Southwest CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62%Section minimums: Second attempt: 62% in each of four sections | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Los Angeles Valley CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Glendale Career College (Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing)ADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS (taken at an MFSON campus); Phase One also requires Wonderlic SLE minimum 20 | Not published by the schoolas composite (60th percentile/proficient in each required subject)Section minimums: 60th percentile/proficient in each required TEAS subject area | No published minimum | School sourceChecked |
| Mendocino CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Merced CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62%From the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 point summary, which is still the linked versionSchool’s wording: "Criteria V – ATI TEAS (Minimum of 62% score)" | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Merritt CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62%School’s wording: "You must take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)" / "A score of 62% or higher on the first attempt is required." | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| MiraCosta CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62%School’s wording: "Student must take ATI TEAS Version 7. Applicants that do not meet the minimum 62% are required to contact the Nursing Department" | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Modesto Junior CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 64% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Monterey Peninsula CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Moorpark CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | Not published by the school | No published minimum | School sourceChecked |
| Mt. San Antonio CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 70% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Mt. San Jacinto CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Napa Valley CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62%School’s wording: "Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS 7 ONLY) with a score of 62% or greater." | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| National UniversityBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS VII | No minimum (TEAS ranked, 40%)School’s wording: "There is no minimum score requirement. TEAS scores are used to rank students applying for admission instead." | No minimum score; TEAS scores are ranked | School sourceChecked |
| Ohlone CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Pacific CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS | 65% composite | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Pacific Union CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 60% (Proficient); preference for Advanced 80% or Exemplary 92% | Wording differs; see the school’s rule. | School sourceChecked |
| Palo Verde CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS | 62.5% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Palomar CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 (in-person only from Jan 2027) | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Pasadena City CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Porterville CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Rio Hondo CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Riverside City CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Sacramento City CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Saddleback CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS | Not published by the school | No published minimum | School sourceChecked |
| Samuel Merritt UniversityBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS or HESI A2 | Recommended (not required) from Spring 2027: HESI A2 75%+ in each subject area or TEAS 65%+ in each subject areaSection minimums: Recommended (not required) from Spring 2027: HESI A2 75%+ in each subject area or TEAS 65%+ in each subject area | Wording differs; see the school’s rule. | School sourceChecked |
| Samuel Merritt UniversityELM · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS or HESI A2 | Recommended (not required) from Spring 2027: HESI A2 75%+ in each subject area or TEAS 65%+ in each subject areaSection minimums: Recommended (not required) from Spring 2027: HESI A2 75%+ in each subject area or TEAS 65%+ in each subject area | Wording differs; see the school’s rule. | School sourceChecked |
| San Bernardino Valley CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| San Diego City CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| San Diego State UniversityBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 80% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| San Francisco State UniversityBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 78% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| San Joaquin Delta CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | Not published by the school | No published minimum | School sourceChecked |
| San Jose State University (The Valley Foundation School of Nursing)BSN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 84% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Santa Ana CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Santa Barbara City CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Santa Rosa Junior CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Shasta CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS 7 | 62%Section minimums: 62% in each area per eligibility page (remediation plan required if below); enrollment page states overall 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Sierra CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS (latest edition) | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Smith Chason CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS | 65 | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Solano Community CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Sonoma State UniversityBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 78% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Southwestern CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS 7 | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Stanbridge UniversityBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: Next Generation Accuplacer (TEAS VI 70% composite from outside institutions accepted) + ATI Critical Thinking | Accuplacer preferred minimums: Reading 250, Sentence Skills 237, Arithmetic 237, Elementary Algebra 237; or TEAS VI 70% composite (within 3 years); ATI Critical Thinking 68% to be eligible for interviewSection minimums: Accuplacer per-test minimums as listed | Wording differs; see the school’s rule. | School sourceChecked |
| United Nursing CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS or HESI A2 | TEAS 59%; HESI A2 composite 65% (point-system text) or 75% (same document's requirements list) - inconsistent | Wording differs; see the school’s rule. | School sourceChecked |
| Unitek CollegeBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS (plus Scholastic Level Exam-Q score 19+ to begin, per 2024 catalog) | 58.7%School’s wording: "Score at least 58.7% on the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)" | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Vanguard UniversityBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS (version 5.0+; earlier versions not accepted) | 65% (75% preferred) | Wording differs; see the school’s rule. | School sourceChecked |
| Ventura CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 62% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Victor Valley CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS | 70% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Westcliff UniversityBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS | 58 composite | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Westmont CollegeBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS (current version) | Must meet or exceed the national rank composite score (numeric value not stated)School’s wording: "Official TEAS Score Scores must meet or exceed the national rank composite score." | Wording differs; see the school’s rule. | School sourceChecked |
| William Jessup UniversityBSN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS | 75% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
| Xavier CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: ATI TEAS | Not published by the schoolas composite (65% minimum in each area)Section minimums: 65% in each area (Sciences, Reading, English, Mathematics) | No published minimum | School sourceChecked |
| Yuba CollegeADN · Exam, in the school’s words: TEAS (latest ATI version) | 70% | Enter your score | School sourceChecked |
117 programs shown: 91 with a numeric overall minimum we can compare, 11 not published by the school, and 15 worded another way.
Programs held for re-checking (4)
- California State University, Long Beach (BSN)
- Los Medanos College (ADN)
- Westcliff University (ELM)
- Westmont College (ELM)
Programs that don’t use the TEAS (31)
- American Career College (ADN): HESI A2 (Math, Reading Comprehension, Science) · source, checked
- Arizona College of Nursing (Ontario) (BSN): HESI A2 · source, checked
- Azusa Pacific University (BSN): None required (no entrance exam listed for upper-division transfer BSN) · source, checked
- Azusa Pacific University (ELM): None required (no entrance exam listed) · source, checked
- California Career College (ADN): HESI A2 (Admission Assessment) · source, checked
- California Nurses Educational Institute (ADN): NLN NEX (Nursing Entrance Exam) · source, checked
- California State University, Chico (BSN): Other (Casper situational judgment test; TEAS not listed) · source, checked
- California State University, Fullerton (BSN): None (TEAS/HESI not required and not accepted) · source, checked
- California State University, Northridge (Accelerated BSN via Tseng College) (BSN): None (TEAS not required - Nursing dept ADN-BSN page) · source, checked
- Concordia University Irvine (BSN): None required (no entrance exam listed for ABSN) · source, checked
- De Anza College (ADN): HESI A2 · source, checked
- Dominican University of California (BSN): None required (TEAS not required) · source, checked
- Fresno Pacific University (BSN): None required (no entrance exam listed) · source, checked
- Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles (BSN): Nursing entrance exam (by invitation after deadline; test not named) · source, checked
- Pepperdine University (BSN): None required (SAT/ACT/CLT optional; test optional) · source, checked
- San Francisco State University (ELM): None listed · source, checked
- Santa Monica College (ADN): Other (NLN NEX - Nursing Entrance Exam; TEAS not used) · source, checked
- Simpson University (BSN): None required (no entrance exam listed) · source, checked
- Sri Sai Krish Institute (ADN): HESI A2 (reading, math, English/language usage) · source, checked
- University of California, Davis (Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, MEPN) (ELM): None (GRE not required) · source, checked
- University of California, Irvine (Master's Entry Program in Nursing, MEPN) (ELM): None listed · source, checked
- University of California, Irvine (Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing) (BSN): None listed · source, checked
- University of California, Los Angeles (Joe C. Wen School of Nursing) (BSN): None listed · source, checked
- University of California, Los Angeles (Master's Entry Clinical Nurse, MECN) (ELM): None listed · source, checked
- University of San Diego (Hahn School of Nursing) (ELM): None required (no entrance exam listed in MEPN application requirements) · source, checked
- University of San Francisco (BSN): None required (TEAS not required or reviewed) · source, checked
- University of San Francisco (ELM): None required (TEAS or GRE not required) · source, checked
- University of the Pacific (ELM): None required (no entrance exam listed in admission requirements) · source, checked
- Weimar University (ADN): Kaplan Admission Assessment Exam · source, checked
- West Coast University (BSN): HESI A2 (composite) · source, checked
- Western University of Health Sciences (ELM): None required (no entrance exam listed in application requirements) · source, checked
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