Idaho National Merit Cutoff 2027: 211
Class of 2027 Semifinalist cutoff for Idaho, announced September 9, 2026, with five years of history and the official 2027 Semifinalist list.
Idaho Class of 2027: a Selection Index of 211 or higher on the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT qualified as a National Merit Semifinalist. The national Commended Student cutoff is 208. Idaho shares this cutoff with Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Nevada.
Idaho National Merit Cutoff History (2023–2027)
| Year | Idaho cutoff | Change | vs Commended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2027 | 211 | -4 | +3 |
| Class of 2026 | 215 | +2 | +5 |
| Class of 2025 | 213 | +2 | +5 |
| Class of 2024 | 211 | -4 | +4 |
| Class of 2023 | 215 | — | +8 |
Sources: NMSC announcements via Compass Education Group, McElroy Tutoring and r/psat. "vs Commended" is the gap between Idaho's cutoff and that year's national Commended cutoff.
Idaho Class of 2027 Semifinalist List
Newspaper list: Idaho Education News (full list).
See Semifinalist lists for every state.
Am I a National Merit Semifinalist in Idaho?
Take your PSAT/NMSQT section scores and compute (Reading & Writing × 2 + Math) ÷ 10. If the result is 211 or higher and you took the test in October 2025 as a junior in Idaho, you meet the Class of 2027 cutoff. Use the Selection Index calculator to check instantly, then read what happens next (the Finalist application is due in early October).
Idaho FAQ
What is the National Merit cutoff for Idaho for the Class of 2027?
The Idaho Semifinalist cutoff is a Selection Index of 211, announced by NMSC on September 9, 2026. That is -4 from the Class of 2026 cutoff of 215.
What PSAT score do you need for National Merit in Idaho?
A Selection Index of 211 or higher for the Class of 2027. Selection Index is (Reading & Writing × 2 + Math) ÷ 10, so a 720 Reading & Writing with 670 Math, or a 700 Reading & Writing with 710 Math would reach 211.
Is 211 a hard cutoff in Idaho?
Meeting it is enough: a 211 qualified. Idaho ranks #35 of 51 (50 states plus DC) for the Class of 2027, tied with Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Nevada. The Class of 2027 Idaho cutoff is 3 points above the national Commended cutoff of 208.
What will the Idaho National Merit cutoff be for the Class of 2028?
NMSC announces it in September 2027. Over the last five years Idaho has ranged from 211 to 215. Students taking the October 2026 PSAT/NMSQT should aim for the top of that range to be safe.