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TEAS 7 at Lamar University

Lamar University uses the TEAS 7 for Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) admission. This guide covers what Texas applicants actually need — not just the published minimum, but the score ranges that land applicants in the cohort.

Competitive TEAS score: 68–74%. Requirements vary by cycle.

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TEAS 7 Requirements at Lamar University

Minimum TEAS Score
58–65%
Competitive Score
68–74%
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)

⚠ Requirements vary by application cycle. Verify current minimums with the Lamar University nursing department before committing to a test date.

About Lamar University

Lamar University is a public university in Southeast Texas offering both ADN and BSN tracks at the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing.

The ADN at Lamar University uses the TEAS 7 as a standardized measure of academic readiness alongside prerequisite GPA and course grades. Texas nursing programs split between TEAS and HESI — confirm your target program's exam before starting prep.

TEAS Weighting at Lamar University

Lamar's ADN admissions historically has accepted a wider TEAS range than urban Texas programs, but competitive applicants still score well above the published minimum. Associate degree nursing programs like the one at Lamar University weight the Science section heaviest because A&P I/II and microbiology are core prerequisites and strong predictors of early-semester performance. In most ranked-admission ADN programs, Science alone accounts for 30–40 percent of the TEAS composite used for scoring. Math is the second-heaviest section — medication calculation anxiety begins in first-semester clinical, and programs want evidence you have the numeracy fluency to handle it. Reading and English matter but tend to be the sections where applicants score highest on the first try and have the least room to improve. Budget your prep accordingly: at least 40% of your study time on Science, 25% on Math, and the rest split between Reading and English.

Texas Nursing Admissions Reality

Lamar University's JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing runs both an ADN track and a BSN track — which means the TEAS applicant pool at Lamar includes students with different prerequisite profiles. Texas nursing admissions are split between the TEAS and the HESI A2. HESI dominates Houston and the DFW metroplex (roughly 59 programs), while the TEAS holds ground at most university BSN programs and across the South and West Texas community college network (roughly 33 programs). If your target program uses the TEAS, focus your prep exclusively on ATI's exam — practice bank content between TEAS and HESI is not interchangeable, and splitting your time will hurt both scores. Also worth knowing: many Texas programs weight prerequisite GPA (A&P I/II, microbiology, chemistry) heavily alongside the TEAS composite. A 78% TEAS with a 3.8 science GPA usually outranks an 85% TEAS with a 3.0 science GPA.

Prep Strategy for Texas Applicants

1
Confirm TEAS vs. HESI at every program you apply to
Texas applicants routinely apply to 3–5 programs. Check each program's website individually — do not assume a flagship university and its satellite campuses use the same exam. We have seen applicants prep for the wrong test for three months because they checked the wrong page.
2
Pair TEAS prep with GPA repair if needed
If your A&P I/II or microbiology grade is below a B, a strong TEAS score alone will not save your application in Texas. Many programs auto-rank applicants by a composite of GPA + TEAS before a human reviews anything. Retaking a prerequisite course can move the needle as much as raising your TEAS 10 points.
3
Plan for an earlier-than-expected deadline
Texas ADN programs frequently have spring-start cohorts with September or October application deadlines. If you think you are applying for fall, double-check — many applicants discover their target program only admits in January and miss the window.

Other Texas Nursing Programs Using the TEAS 7

Applying to multiple programs is standard practice. These Texas nursing programs also use the TEAS 7 and are worth comparing as you build your application list:

Del Mar College
Corpus Christi · ADN
Texas State University
San Marcos · BSN

Also see the Texas nursing programs overview for broader state context.

Application Timeline for Lamar University ADN

Lamar's nursing application cycle and deadlines vary between the ADN and BSN tracks, so confirm your target track's specific timeline. For ADN applicants, the TEAS should be completed 6–8 weeks before the application deadline to give time for a retake if needed. Lamar weighs prerequisite science GPA alongside TEAS, so applicants with a weaker GPA in A&P or microbiology should compensate with a stronger TEAS — ideally in the mid-to-high 70s.

Lamar University TEAS Questions

What TEAS score does Lamar University require for ADN?
Lamar University uses the TEAS 7 for Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). The minimum published range is 58–65%, with competitively ranked applicants typically scoring 68–74%. Always verify the current cycle's minimum directly with the nursing department before applying — Texas programs adjust minimums as applicant volume changes.
How many TEAS attempts does ATI allow for Lamar University?
ATI allows three TEAS attempts per 12-month rolling period. Lamar University and the Texas Board of Nursing may impose additional program-level retake limits. If you score near the minimum on your first attempt, plan your retake timing around ATI's 30-day waiting period between attempts.
How does Texas TEAS prep differ from other states?
Texas nursing programs split between TEAS and HESI — confirm your target program's exam before starting prep. For Lamar University specifically, confirm whether the program weighs the TEAS composite, individual section scores, or both in their ranking formula before deciding where to focus your prep.
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