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TEAS 7 at Normandale Community College

Normandale Community 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: 72–76%. Requirements vary by cycle.

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TEAS 7 Requirements at Normandale

Minimum TEAS Score
65–70%
Competitive Score
72–76%
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 Normandale nursing before registering.

About Normandale

Normandale Community College is one of the largest two-year colleges in Minnesota, located in Bloomington near Minneapolis-St. Paul.

The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) at Normandale Community 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.

Normandale TEAS Questions

What TEAS score do you need for Normandale Community College nursing?
Normandale Community College uses the TEAS 7 as part of its nursing admissions process. Competitive applicants typically score 72-76% or higher. Minimum requirements vary by cycle. Verify directly with the Normandale nursing department.
Can you retake the TEAS for Normandale nursing?
ATI allows three attempts per 12-month rolling period. Normandale may use your best score or most recent score. Confirm with the nursing department before retesting.
How competitive is Normandale Community College nursing?
Normandale nursing fills quickly each semester. TEAS scores are typically ranked alongside GPA and prerequisite grades. A score of 72% or higher gives you a significantly stronger application.
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