ATI - TEAS Exam

The ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is designed specifically to assess a student's preparedness entering the health science fields. Students are typically asked to take the TEAS as part of their basic admissions requirements for nursing or allied health school. 

The ATI TEAS is comprised of 170 questions set up in a multiple-choice format with four-option answers. Questions are designed to test the basic academic skills you will need to perform in class in the areas of: Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage. Students should allow 209 minutes for the actual exam, plus time before and after the exam for checking in and out of the Testing Center. 

How to Register

Registration for the ATI TEAS is a multiple-step process.  Test candidates must register and pre-pay for this exam. 

  • Step 1: Create an account with ATI and select a school - this is not required but is helpful. 
  • Schedule your exam via our form at Schedule an Exam.
  • Step 2: Pay for your exam on the Pay for Your Exam page. 
    • The exam fee includes the cost of the exam ($70.00) and the sitting fee ($25.00) for non-Missouri State students. The sitting fee is waived for Missouri State students. 

Test Results

Test results are available through your account with ATI. 

Accommodations

Contact the Testing Center to discuss test accommodations. 

Questions?

Please contact the Testing Center Coordinator, Sue McCrory, by email or telephone at 417-836-6120 if you have any questions.