Nevada National Merit Cutoff 2027: 211
Class of 2027 Semifinalist cutoff for Nevada, announced September 9, 2026, with five years of history and the official 2027 Semifinalist list.
Nevada 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. Nevada shares this cutoff with Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi.
Nevada National Merit Cutoff History (2023–2027)
| Year | Nevada cutoff | Change | vs Commended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2027 | 211 | -3 | +3 |
| Class of 2026 | 214 | 0 | +4 |
| Class of 2025 | 214 | +3 | +6 |
| Class of 2024 | 211 | +1 | +4 |
| Class of 2023 | 210 | — | +3 |
Sources: NMSC announcements via Compass Education Group, McElroy Tutoring and r/psat. "vs Commended" is the gap between Nevada's cutoff and that year's national Commended cutoff.
Nevada Class of 2027 Semifinalist List
No public Nevada list has surfaced yet. NMSC mails the list to Nevada news outlets and to high school principals; check with your school counselor. We will post it here when it is published.
See Semifinalist lists for every state.
Am I a National Merit Semifinalist in Nevada?
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 Nevada, 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).
Nevada FAQ
What is the National Merit cutoff for Nevada for the Class of 2027?
The Nevada Semifinalist cutoff is a Selection Index of 211, announced by NMSC on September 9, 2026. That is -3 from the Class of 2026 cutoff of 214.
What PSAT score do you need for National Merit in Nevada?
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 Nevada?
Meeting it is enough: a 211 qualified. Nevada ranks #35 of 51 (50 states plus DC) for the Class of 2027, tied with Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi. The Class of 2027 Nevada cutoff is 3 points above the national Commended cutoff of 208.
What will the Nevada National Merit cutoff be for the Class of 2028?
NMSC announces it in September 2027. Over the last five years Nevada has ranged from 210 to 214. Students taking the October 2026 PSAT/NMSQT should aim for the top of that range to be safe.