ATI TEAS Scoring Requirements and Test Review Options
For Entry to the Nursing Program
For Pre-Authorized Students (valid until 8-21-2024): Students will need to meet a scoring requirement of 60% or greater on the Adjusted Individual Total Score for entry to the ADN program or 41.3% or greater for entry to the PN program. The total score must include the four content areas: Reading, Mathematics, English and Language Usage, and Science. Students in this category are allowed up to 3 attempts on the ATI TEAS.
For New Students seeking Admission into the Ladder Program starting Fall 2024: Students will need to meet a scoring requirement of 55% or greater on the Adjusted Individual Total Score for entry into the first year of the Ladder Program. The total score must include the four content areas: Reading, Mathematics, English and Language Usage, and Science. Students in this category are allowed unlimited attempts on the ATI TEAS, but all attempts are required to be taken in person at a DMACC Testing Center location. For entry into the second year of the Ladder Program, students will need to meet a scoring requirement of 92% or higher on the ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Probability Score (test is given in class at the end of the first year of the nursing program) -OR- achieve a score of 65% or higher on the ATI TEAS Adjusted Individual Total Score.