HSRT Score Requirements by School

HSRT minimum score requirements vary by institution and program. Verified minimums are listed below for all confirmed HSRT-requiring schools in Minnesota, Texas, New Jersey, and Oregon. Published minimums are floors, not targets — admitted students at competitive programs typically score 5–15 points above the published minimum. Always verify directly with your program.

Last verified: March 2026

Minnesota HSRT schools

Minnesota programs use the HSRT primarily for nursing admissions. These programs were previously part of the MANE consortium; after the consortium dissolved, each school independently adopted the HSRT as part of a holistic admissions model.

SchoolProgramMin. Score
Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeNursing (RN)74Competitive admissions — admitted average typically higher
M State (Minnesota State Community & Technical College)Nursing RN/PN, Medical Lab Tech, Sonography60–73Minimum varies by program
Northwest Technical CollegeNursing RN/PN70
Central Lakes CollegeNursing RN/PN65–70
Century CollegeMultiple programsNot publishedUsed in holistic admissions
South Central CollegeNursingNot publishedContact program for current requirement
Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC)NursingNot publishedContact program for current requirement

Texas HSRT programs

Texas programs use the HSRT predominantly for allied health admissions — respiratory care, dental hygiene, and occupational therapy. Unlike Minnesota, few Texas programs publish their minimums publicly.

SchoolProgramMin. Score
Lone Star CollegeRespiratory Care, Dental HygieneNot publishedVerify with admissions directly
Houston Community College (HCC Coleman)Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Therapy AssistantNot published
College of the MainlandDental HygieneNot published
Palo Alto CollegeDental HygieneTop 45 → top 30 selectedCompetitive selection from applicant pool
Texas Southern UniversityRespiratory Therapy (BS)Not published

Other HSRT schools

SchoolStateProgramMin. Score
Rowan College of South JerseyNJHealth Sciences programsNot published
Central Oregon Community College (COCC)ORHealth programsNot published
Portland Community College (PCC)ORHealth programsNot published
Important: Score requirements change. Always confirm directly with your program before your application cycle. If you discover an updated requirement, let us know and we will update this page.

Score requirement questions

What is the minimum HSRT score for nursing school?
Published minimums range from 60 to 74 across confirmed schools. Anoka-Ramsey CC (MN) has the highest published minimum at 74. M State (MN) accepts scores as low as 60 for some programs. However, published minimums are floors — admitted students at competitive programs typically score in the 75–85 range.
What is a competitive HSRT score?
A competitive HSRT score is one that places you above the published minimum at your target school and closer to the average of admitted students. Based on available data, aiming for 78–85 overall positions you competitively at most HSRT-requiring programs. Strong subscale scores in analysis and inference are particularly valued.
Do HSRT score requirements change year to year?
Yes. Programs can adjust their minimums annually. Always verify directly with your program's admissions office rather than relying solely on published figures. The data on this page is verified as of March 2026.
What if my school's minimum is not published?
Contact the admissions office or program director directly and ask for the current minimum HSRT score. Many programs have internal benchmarks they share with applicants but do not publish publicly. It is also reasonable to ask what the average HSRT score was among last year's admitted cohort.

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