TEAS score requirements for nursing programs in Iowa
We found 6 Iowa nursing programs that publish TEAS rules on their own pages. 5 publish a total minimum from 55% to 66% (median 58.7%). One also sets section minimums. Requirements change each cycle, so compare your score with each program below, then confirm on its page before you register.
Iowa nursing programs and their published TEAS rules
Des Moines Area Community College, Nursing Ladder Program (first-year entry) (LPN), Ankeny, IA: Minimum total 55%. In-person TEAS required. Unlimited attempts are allowed, all in person at a DMACC Testing Center, and the total must include all four content areas. Source: https://www.dmacc.edu/pathways/hsf/nursing-details.html (checked 2026-10-25).
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, Nursing (ADN and PN tracks), Davenport, IA: Minimum total 60%. The TEAS may be taken only twice within an admission period and five times in total. Source: https://eicc.edu/classes-programs/pathway/health/nursing/admission-criteria.aspx (checked 2026-10-25).
Iowa Valley Community College District (Marshalltown Community College), Practical Nursing (LPN), Marshalltown, IA: Minimum Reading 47.6%, Math 46.7%, Science 33%, English 40%. Take the TEAS after completing and passing BIO168. Testing is offered only in the spring semester. Source: https://www.iavalley.edu/programs/nursing-requirements.html (checked 2026-10-25).
Iowa Western Community College, Practical Nursing (LPN), Council Bluffs, IA: Minimum total 58.7%. Complete the TEAS within two years of the priority deadline and wait 30 days to retake. Testing is offered on campus or remotely at home. Source: https://www.iwcc.edu/admissions/teas/ (checked 2026-10-25).
Northeast Iowa Community College, Nursing (ADN/PN), Calmar, IA: Minimum total 58.7%. Source: https://www.nicc.edu/academics/programs/nursing/ (checked 2026-10-25).
Western Iowa Tech Community College, Nursing - ADN (AAS), Sioux City, IA: Minimum total 66%. TEAS optional: another exam is accepted instead. Source: https://www.witcc.edu/programs/44/ (checked 2026-10-25).
Summary
6 program listings checked October 25, 2026.
5 publish a numeric total minimum; median 58.7%.
1 set section minimums; 1 require an in-person TEAS; 1 publish an attempt limit.
What TEAS score do I need for nursing school in Iowa?
It depends on the program; ATI sets no passing score. 5 of the 6 Iowa programs in this dataset publish a total minimum from 55% to 66% (median 58.7%). A program’s minimum is the lowest score it accepts, not the score that makes an application competitive.
Do Iowa nursing programs set TEAS section minimums?
Yes, 1 program here does. Iowa Valley Community College District (Marshalltown Community College): Reading 47.6%, Math 46.7%, Science 33%, English 40%. Check every line of your score report, not just the total.
Is a 70 on the TEAS enough for Iowa nursing programs?
A 70% total meets 5 of 5 published total minimums in Iowa in this dataset. Meeting a minimum makes you eligible to apply; it does not predict admission, and section minimums or ranking may still apply. Treat any practice score as an estimate.
Can I take the TEAS remotely for Iowa programs?
Not everywhere. 1 program here requires an in-person TEAS, at Des Moines Area Community College. Ask each program which format it accepts before you register.
How many TEAS attempts do Iowa nursing programs allow?
One program here publishes an attempt limit, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges: The TEAS may be taken only twice within an admission period and five times in total. ATI itself requires no waiting period between attempts; the program’s rule is the one that counts.
Do any Iowa nursing programs not require the TEAS?
Western Iowa Tech Community College accepts another exam in place of the TEAS.
Check before you apply
Requirements change each admission cycle. Data checked October 25, 2026. Confirm the score, section minimums, attempt rules and testing format with the program before you register.
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