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TEAS 7 at St. Catherine University

St. Catherine University uses the TEAS 7 for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) admission. This guide covers what Minnesota applicants actually need — not just the published minimum, but the score ranges that land applicants in the cohort.

Competitive TEAS score: Advanced level composite. Requirements vary by cycle.

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TEAS 7 Requirements at St. Catherine University

Minimum TEAS Score
Proficient level or above
Competitive Score
Advanced level composite
Program
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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 St. Catherine University nursing department before committing to a test date.

About St. Catherine University

St. Catherine University is a private Catholic university with one of the oldest and most established BSN programs in Minnesota.

The BSN at St. Catherine University uses the TEAS 7 as a standardized measure of academic readiness alongside prerequisite GPA and course grades. Several Minnesota nursing programs have moved to the HSRT. Confirm TEAS is current at your target program.

TEAS Weighting for St. Catherine University's BSN

St. Catherine's BSN program uses the TEAS as one signal in a holistic admissions review that includes essays, recommendations, and prerequisite GPA — the weighting is not as transactional as community college ADN admissions. Baccalaureate nursing programs like the one at St. Catherine University typically expect higher TEAS composite scores than associate degree programs because BSN admissions is usually holistic — the TEAS is one signal among GPA, essays, recommendations, and often an interview. Competitive applicants score above the minimum and demonstrate strong humanities coursework. Practically, this means Reading and English & Language Usage matter more at BSN-level admissions than ADN-level. A BSN applicant scoring 75% on Reading and English while scoring 88% on Science is often less competitive than an applicant scoring more evenly across all four sections. Aim for balance, not a Science-dominant profile.

Minnesota Nursing Admissions Reality

St. Catherine University's Henrietta Schmoll School of Health runs one of the oldest and most established BSN programs in Minnesota, with a strong reputation across the Midwest nursing workforce. Minnesota nursing admissions are fragmented. Programs use a mix of entrance exams — the TEAS is common at several community colleges and private universities, but the HSRT has become the dominant exam at a growing cluster of programs including Anoka-Ramsey Community College, M State, Central Lakes College, and Northwest Technical College. If you are applying broadly, you may need to prepare for both. The MANE (Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education) consortium dissolved, leaving individual programs to set their own curriculum and admissions standards. That means requirements you found posted three years ago may no longer be accurate, and peer programs in the state no longer share a unified admissions framework.

Prep Strategy for Minnesota Applicants

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Verify the entrance exam before you pay for prep
In Minnesota more than any other state we track, applicants have wasted money preparing for the wrong exam. TEAS and HSRT test fundamentally different skills — TEAS tests content recall and applied math; HSRT tests clinical reasoning with almost no content component. Call the nursing department and confirm the current requirement in writing.
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Treat the TEAS Science section as the highest-leverage lift
Most Minnesota ADN programs rank applicants on a composite of TEAS, prerequisite GPA, and sometimes essay or experience scores. The Science section has the widest score distribution, which means a focused 4–6 week push on A&P, biology, and chemistry can pull a composite up by a full ranking bracket.
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Plan for rolling or cohort-based admissions
Minnesota programs use a mix of rolling, cohort-based, and annual-cycle admissions. A few programs admit new cohorts twice per year; others admit once. Apply to multiple programs to hedge timing risk — this is standard practice in the state.

Other Minnesota Nursing Programs Using the TEAS 7

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

Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights · ADN
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Minneapolis · ADN
Normandale Community College
Bloomington · ADN

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

Application Timeline for St. Catherine University BSN

St. Catherine University's BSN has multiple entry pathways (traditional four-year, transfer, post-baccalaureate, RN-to-BSN), and the TEAS requirement varies by pathway — confirm the exact requirement for your target track before building a prep plan. Traditional BSN applicants typically submit the TEAS alongside the full application package during the senior year of high school or early in transfer coursework. The holistic review means a strong TEAS complements rather than replaces strong prerequisite grades, a compelling personal statement, and relevant healthcare experience.

St. Catherine University TEAS Questions

What TEAS score does St. Catherine University require for BSN?
St. Catherine University uses the TEAS 7 for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The minimum published range is Proficient level or above, with competitively ranked applicants typically scoring Advanced level composite. Always verify the current cycle's minimum directly with the nursing department before applying — Minnesota programs adjust minimums as applicant volume changes.
How many TEAS attempts does ATI allow for St. Catherine University?
ATI allows three TEAS attempts per 12-month rolling period. St. Catherine University and the Minnesota 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 Minnesota TEAS prep differ from other states?
Several Minnesota nursing programs have moved to the HSRT. Confirm TEAS is current at your target program. For St. Catherine 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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Yes. StudyBuddy covers all four TEAS 7 sections with 850+ practice questions, 133 video lectures, 41 interactive lessons, and 5 full-length timed practice exams matched to ATI's format. Developed by doctoral-level health sciences faculty. Plans start at $29/month.

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