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TEAS 7 at Del Mar College

Del Mar College requires the TEAS 7 for Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) admission. Here is what you need to know — including what scores are actually competitive.

Competitive TEAS score: 70–74%. Requirements vary by cycle.

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TEAS 7 Requirements at Del Mar

Minimum TEAS Score
62–68%
Competitive Score
70–74%
Program
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Retake Policy
3 per 12 months (ATI)
Sections Tested
Reading, Math, Science, English
Score Validity
2–3 years (verify)

⚠ Score requirements vary by application cycle. Verify the current minimum directly with Del Mar nursing.

About Del Mar

Del Mar College is the primary community college serving Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend region of South Texas.

The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) at Del Mar College uses the TEAS 7 as a standardized measure of academic preparedness alongside prerequisite GPA and course grades. The TEAS tests Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English & Language Usage.

What the TEAS 7 Tests

Reading
39 questions · 55 min
Passage comprehension, inferences, author purpose
Mathematics
34 questions · 54 min
Numbers, algebra, measurement, data interpretation
Science
50 questions · 63 min
A&P, biology, chemistry, scientific reasoning
English & Language Usage
37 questions · 37 min
Conventions, vocabulary, sentence structure

Total: 170 questions (150 scored + 20 unscored pretest) · 3 hours 29 minutes

How to Prepare

1
Take a diagnostic first
Before studying, take a full-length TEAS practice test to identify your weakest sections. Science typically has the highest impact on composite score.
2
Target Science and Math
Science (A&P and biology) and Math (algebra and measurement) are where most students lose the most points. Focus your first 3 weeks here before reviewing Reading and English.
3
Simulate test conditions
Timed practice under realistic conditions trains your pacing and stamina. The TEAS is 3.5 hours long. Students who only practice in short sessions often underperform on test day due to fatigue.

Del Mar TEAS Questions

What TEAS score does Del Mar College require for nursing?
Del Mar College uses the TEAS 7 for ADN nursing admission. Competitive applicants typically score 70-74% or higher. Verify the current minimum score and any section-specific requirements directly with Del Mar nursing.
Can you retake the TEAS for Del Mar College nursing?
ATI allows three TEAS attempts per 12-month period with a 30-day minimum wait. Confirm Del Mar specific retake policy before registering. Some programs only accept scores from a defined testing window relative to the application deadline.
How does Del Mar College rank nursing applicants?
Del Mar uses a competitive points-based system for nursing admission. TEAS scores are typically weighted alongside prerequisite GPA. Each point improvement on your TEAS composite translates directly into a higher ranking position.
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