64 programs · sourced

ABSN programs that require the Test of Essential Academic Skills.

Programs whose own pages name the ATI TEAS as a required entrance exam.

Samford University · Alabama

ATI TEAS: minimum 72% overall and 58.7% in each of the four areas; at most 3 attempts per calendar year
source · samford.edu
“Must complete the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a minimum score of 72% and proficiency of 58.7% in all four areas. The ATI TEAS Exam may be taken a maximum of three times per calendar year.”

Westmont College · California

TEAS required; the Fast Track flyer requires a score of 80% or more
source · westmont.edu
“Students must complete the current Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam and request their official test scores be sent to Westmont College.”

Herzing University · Georgia

ATI TEAS, composite 66, required only if your cumulative GPA is 2.50 to 2.99, or 3.00 to 3.49 without a 3.00 science GPA; not required at 3.50 or above; no attempt limit, waiting period, sub-score minimum or recency stated
source 1 · herzing.edu
“You must also meet the following criteria based on your cumulative GPA: | Cumulative GPAi | Science Requirement | TEASii | 3.50–4.00 | None | None | 3.00–3.49 | 3.00 GPA in college scienceiii | None | 2.50 and higher | None | Composite TEAS of 66”
source 2 · herzing.edu
“ii. The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) from the Assessment Technology Institute (ATI).”

Lewis University · Illinois

Assessment test required unless ACT composite ≥22 (reading ≥22, math ≥22) or SAT composite ≥1100 (reading ≥560, math ≥540); otherwise TEAS (pass on first attempt) or KAT taken at Lewis
source · lewisu.edu
“Students will need to take an assessment test upon admittance if you do not meet one of the following criteria:”

Rasmussen University · Minnesota

HESI A2 cumulative score of 75%+, or TEAS total of 72%+, or ACT 20+, or SAT 1100+. Not needed if the applicant holds an LPN/LVN license or a conferred degree with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
source · catalog.apus.edu
“Achieve a score on the School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam acceptable for admission: HESI® Admission Assessment – A Cumulative Score of 75% or higher.”

Thomas Edison State University · New Jersey

ATI TEAS for applicants without a prior bachelor's degree; waived for bachelor's holders
source · tesu.edu
“Official ATI TEAS Exam Score Report: If you do not have a previous bachelor's degree, schedule and take the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS®) Exam and submit your official score report (scores of 70% or better overall and in all subcategories required).”

University of Saint Thomas-Texas · Texas

HESI A2 (80% on all five components) or TEAS (78% on each section)
source · absn.stthom.edu
“A minimum score of 80% on the Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) admission assessment exam on all five component tests or a minimum score of 78% on each section of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).”

Joyce University · Utah

Waived with an accepted official bachelor's transcript; otherwise ACT 19, SAT 1000, HESI A2 60, or TEAS (55% composite, 60% Reading)
source · joyce.edu
“If a qualifying official transcript as described above is submitted and accepted in order to fulfill the entrance requirement, the Entrance Examination requirement will be waived.”

Only programs whose own pages state this are listed. Others may have the same policy without publishing it. Last verification pass Oct 2026.

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