TEAS score requirements for nursing programs in North Carolina
We found 7 North Carolina nursing programs that publish TEAS rules on their own pages. 5 publish a total minimum from 58.7% to 60% (median 59%). None sets a separate section minimum. Requirements change each cycle, so compare your score with each program below, then confirm on its page before you register.
North Carolina nursing programs and their published TEAS rules
Beaufort County Community College, Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, and LPN to RN Transition (ADN), Washington, NC: Minimum total 58.7%. In-person TEAS required. Up to 2 attempts per admission cycle, taken in person. Scores are valid for 3 years (10 years for LPN to RN applicants). Source: https://www.beaufortccc.edu/academic-programs/nursing-allied-health/teas-admission-testing/ (checked 2026-10-25).
Central Piedmont Community College, Associate Degree Nursing (ADN, A45110), Charlotte, NC: Recommended score (not a minimum): total 74%; Reading 80%, Math 70%. Wait 30 days between tests, with a maximum of 3 per calendar year. Source: https://www.cpcc.edu/healthcare-programs/requirements (checked 2026-10-25).
Central Piedmont Community College, Practical Nursing (PN, D45660) (LPN), Charlotte, NC: Recommended score (not a minimum): total 65%. If you apply to more than one nursing program, wait 30 days between TEAS tests; the TEAS may be taken no more than 3 times per calendar year. Source: https://www.cpcc.edu/healthcare-programs/requirements (checked 2026-10-25).
Southeastern Community College, Nursing programs (ADN), Whiteville, NC: Minimum total 59%. Up to 3 attempts per calendar year, one month apart; scores are valid for 2 years and are not combined across attempts. The TEAS is administered remotely. Source: https://sccnc.edu/admissions/associate-degree-nursing-admissions/teas-test/ (checked 2026-10-25).
Southwestern Community College, Associate Degree Nursing (selective admission) (ADN), Sylva, NC: Minimum total 60%. Source: https://www.southwesterncc.edu/nursing-associate-admission-criteria/ (checked 2026-10-25).
Wake Technical Community College, Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Raleigh, NC: Minimum total 59%. Up to 2 attempts per calendar year, 30 days apart, taken within three years of the deadline. Source: https://www.waketech.edu/admissions-aid/credit/health-sciences/nursing (checked 2026-10-25).
Wake Technical Community College, Practical Nursing (PN) (LPN), Raleigh, NC: Minimum total 59%. Up to 2 attempts per calendar year, 30 days apart, taken within three years of the deadline. Source: https://www.waketech.edu/admissions-aid/credit/health-sciences/nursing/practical (checked 2026-10-25).
Summary
7 program listings checked October 25, 2026.
5 publish a numeric total minimum; median 59%.
0 set section minimums; 1 require an in-person TEAS; 6 publish an attempt limit.
What TEAS score do I need for nursing school in North Carolina?
It depends on the program; ATI sets no passing score. 5 of the 7 North Carolina programs in this dataset publish a total minimum from 58.7% to 60% (median 59%). A program’s minimum is the lowest score it accepts, not the score that makes an application competitive.
Do North Carolina nursing programs set TEAS section minimums?
None of the North Carolina programs in this dataset publishes a separate section minimum. Some may still use section scores when they rank applicants, so read each program’s page.
Is a 70 on the TEAS enough for North Carolina nursing programs?
A 70% total meets 5 of 5 published total minimums in North Carolina 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 North Carolina programs?
Not everywhere. 1 program here requires an in-person TEAS, at Beaufort County Community College. Ask each program which format it accepts before you register.
How many TEAS attempts do North Carolina nursing programs allow?
6 programs here publish an attempt limit. For example, Beaufort County Community College: Up to 2 attempts per admission cycle, taken in person. Scores are valid for 3 years (10 years for LPN to RN applicants). ATI itself requires no waiting period between attempts; the program’s rule is the one that counts.
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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