What Score Is Competitive on the HSRT?

Published minimums range from 60 to 74 across confirmed HSRT programs. But published minimums are floors — the score that makes your application eligible, not the score that gets you in. Competitive applicants consistently score above the minimum.

For programs without a published minimum, your HSRT score is ranked against other applicants. In those cases, there is no safe score — only a higher one.

The best question to ask your program

"What was the average HSRT score among students admitted to the program last cycle?" This gives you a real target — not a floor.

SchoolPublished Min.Competitive TargetModelWhy
Anoka-Ramsey CC (MN)7480+Gate + RankingScore weighted in 55% Metrics category
South Central College (MN)ASN: 74 / PN: 7078+ / 74+GateMust test at SCC campus
M State (MN)60–73 by program75+Gate + Tie-breakerAnalysis sub-score breaks ties
NTC Bemidji (MN)7075+GateHard cutoff
Central Lakes (MN)RN: 70 / PN: 6575+ / 70+Gate (rolling)Earlier apps with qualifying scores fill first
Century College (MN)None publishedAs high as possibleRanking (~40%)HSRT = ~40% of admissions rank
RCTC (MN)None publishedAs high as possibleScoring formulaHSRT composite in scoring formula
COCC (OR)NoneTop thirdPoints (30%)140 applicants for 64 seats. Also requires TEAS.
PCC (OR)None (Phase II)As high as possiblePhase IIOnly top Phase I scorers invited. 40 seats.
HCC Coleman RT (TX)NoneHigher = more pointsPoints (30%)Points awarded by score range
HCC Coleman OTA (TX)NoneHigher = more pointsPoints (25%)Also includes interview (20%) + essay (5%)
Lone Star — DH (TX)None~23/33 (avg admitted)RankingAvg admitted score ~23/33 in 2025
Lone Star — RC (TX)NoneAs high as possibleRankingCompetitive ranking, no published floor
Palo Alto College (TX)NoneTop 30 of 45RankingTop 45 ranked, then narrowed to 30
COM — DH (TX)NoneAs high as possibleSelectiveNew program (2024). Scores valid current period only.
Rowan College (NJ)NoneAs high as possibleRankingSelective admissions ranking

Last verified: March 2026. Score requirements change — always confirm directly with your program.

How to interpret this table

Programs with a published minimum (Anoka-Ramsey at 74, M State at 60–73, etc.) give you a clear floor. If you score below it, your application is automatically ineligible. But clearing the minimum only means your application will be reviewed — it does not mean you will be admitted.

Programs without a published minimum (COCC, HCC Coleman, Century, PCC, etc.) rank applicants by total points. Your HSRT score contributes to your point total alongside GPA, experience, and other factors. In these programs, there is no "safe" score — only a relative position in the applicant pool.

The "competitive target" column reflects our best estimate based on published admissions data, applicant pool sizes, and program-reported averages. These are not guarantees — they are directional targets to inform your prep strategy.

What if my school isn't listed?

This table includes every confirmed HSRT program we have verified as of March 2026. If your school uses the HSRT and isn't listed, contact your program's admissions office and ask for the current minimum score and how the HSRT is weighted in admissions.

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