Louisiana National Merit Cutoff 2027: 211
Class of 2027 Semifinalist cutoff for Louisiana, announced September 9, 2026, with five years of history and the official 2027 Semifinalist list.
Louisiana 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. Louisiana shares this cutoff with Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi and Nevada.
Louisiana National Merit Cutoff History (2023–2027)
| Year | Louisiana cutoff | Change | vs Commended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2027 | 211 | -5 | +3 |
| Class of 2026 | 216 | +2 | +6 |
| Class of 2025 | 214 | 0 | +6 |
| Class of 2024 | 214 | +1 | +7 |
| Class of 2023 | 213 | — | +6 |
Sources: NMSC announcements via Compass Education Group, McElroy Tutoring and r/psat. "vs Commended" is the gap between Louisiana's cutoff and that year's national Commended cutoff.
Louisiana Class of 2027 Semifinalist List
Download the official Louisiana Class of 2027 Semifinalist list (PDF) — NMSC press release listing every Semifinalist by city and high school.
See Semifinalist lists for every state.
Am I a National Merit Semifinalist in Louisiana?
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 Louisiana, 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).
Louisiana FAQ
What is the National Merit cutoff for Louisiana for the Class of 2027?
The Louisiana Semifinalist cutoff is a Selection Index of 211, announced by NMSC on September 9, 2026. That is -5 from the Class of 2026 cutoff of 216.
What PSAT score do you need for National Merit in Louisiana?
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 Louisiana?
Meeting it is enough: a 211 qualified. Louisiana ranks #35 of 51 (50 states plus DC) for the Class of 2027, tied with Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi and Nevada. The Class of 2027 Louisiana cutoff is 3 points above the national Commended cutoff of 208.
What will the Louisiana National Merit cutoff be for the Class of 2028?
NMSC announces it in September 2027. Over the last five years Louisiana has ranged from 211 to 216. Students taking the October 2026 PSAT/NMSQT should aim for the top of that range to be safe.