TEAS score requirements for nursing programs in South Dakota
We found 4 South Dakota nursing programs that publish TEAS rules on their own pages. One publishes a total minimum of 62%. 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.
South Dakota nursing programs and their published TEAS rules
Lake Area Technical College, Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN), Watertown, SD: No numeric minimum published. The TEAS can be taken up to three times and must be completed by the application deadline. Source: https://www.lakeareatech.edu/programs/explore-programs/nursing-licensed-practical-nursing-lpn/ (checked 2026-10-25).
Southeast Technical College, LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing, Sioux Falls, SD: Minimum Reading 75%, Math 62%. If you miss the required scores, you may test three times with 30 days between attempts; extra attempts are considered case by case. Source: https://www.southeasttech.edu/apply/testing-center/entrance-exams.php (checked 2026-10-25).
Western Dakota Technical College, Practical Nursing (LPN), Rapid City, SD: No numeric minimum published. Source: https://www.wdt.edu/future-students/testing-information/ (checked 2026-10-25).
Summary
4 program listings checked October 25, 2026.
1 publish a numeric total minimum; median 62%.
1 set section minimums; 0 require an in-person TEAS; 2 publish an attempt limit.
What TEAS score do I need for nursing school in South Dakota?
It depends on the program; ATI sets no passing score. 1 of the 4 South Dakota programs in this dataset publishes a total minimum of 62%. A program’s minimum is the lowest score it accepts, not the score that makes an application competitive.
Do South Dakota nursing programs set TEAS section minimums?
Yes, 1 program here does. Southeast Technical College: Reading 75%, Math 62%. Check every line of your score report, not just the total.
Is a 70 on the TEAS enough for South Dakota nursing programs?
A 70% total meets 1 of 1 published total minimum in South Dakota 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 South Dakota programs?
None of the South Dakota program pages in this dataset states an in-person-only rule, but ATI notes that some schools reject remote or outside scores. Ask each program before you register.
How many TEAS attempts do South Dakota nursing programs allow?
2 programs here publish an attempt limit. For example, Lake Area Technical College: The TEAS can be taken up to three times and must be completed by the application deadline. 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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