TEAS score requirements for nursing programs in Tennessee
We found 4 Tennessee nursing programs that publish TEAS rules on their own pages. 2 publish a total minimum from 58.7% to 68% (median 63.4%). One more names only an ATI level. 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.
Tennessee nursing programs and their published TEAS rules
Austin Peay State University, BSN (Pre-Licensure), Clarksville, TN: Minimum total 68%. The TEAS must be taken within one year of the application date. Source: https://www.apsu.edu/nursing/bachelornursing/bsn_criteria.php (checked 2026-10-25).
Chattanooga State Community College, Nursing RN (AAS) - Day, Night and LPN/Paramedic transition tracks (ADN), Chattanooga, TN: No numeric minimum published. Source: https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/nursing-rn-program-info-sheet (checked 2026-10-25).
Cleveland State Community College, Nursing AAS (RN) - Day/Evening Sequences and LPN to RN Pathway (ADN), Cleveland, TN: Minimum total 58.7%. Results must be within two years before applying. Source: https://www.clevelandstatecc.edu/academic-programs/healthcare/nursing/ (checked 2026-10-25).
South College (School of Nursing), BSN (all options except RN/BSN; multi-campus), Knoxville (multi-campus), TN: Minimum total 40.7% (Basic level). Three attempts are allowed in 12 months. Source: https://www.south.edu/bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-admission-requirements/ (checked 2026-10-25).
Summary
4 program listings checked October 25, 2026.
2 publish a numeric total minimum; median 63.4%.
0 set section minimums; 0 require an in-person TEAS; 1 publish an attempt limit.
What TEAS score do I need for nursing school in Tennessee?
It depends on the program; ATI sets no passing score. 2 of the 4 Tennessee programs in this dataset publish a total minimum from 58.7% to 68% (median 63.4%). 1 more program names an ATI level instead of a number. A program’s minimum is the lowest score it accepts, not the score that makes an application competitive.
Do Tennessee nursing programs set TEAS section minimums?
None of the Tennessee 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 Tennessee nursing programs?
A 70% total meets 2 of 2 published total minimums in Tennessee 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 Tennessee programs?
None of the Tennessee 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 Tennessee nursing programs allow?
One program here publishes an attempt limit, South College (School of Nursing): Three attempts are allowed in 12 months. 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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