New Mexico National Merit Cutoff 2027: 209
Class of 2027 Semifinalist cutoff for New Mexico, announced September 9, 2026, with five years of history and the official 2027 Semifinalist list.
New Mexico Class of 2027: a Selection Index of 209 or higher on the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT qualified as a National Merit Semifinalist. The national Commended Student cutoff is 208. New Mexico shares this cutoff with Utah.
New Mexico National Merit Cutoff History (2023–2027)
| Year | New Mexico cutoff | Change | vs Commended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2027 | 209 | -1 | +1 |
| Class of 2026 | 210 | -1 | +0 |
| Class of 2025 | 211 | +4 | +3 |
| Class of 2024 | 207 | -1 | +0 |
| Class of 2023 | 208 | — | +1 |
Sources: NMSC announcements via Compass Education Group, McElroy Tutoring and r/psat. "vs Commended" is the gap between New Mexico's cutoff and that year's national Commended cutoff.
New Mexico Class of 2027 Semifinalist List
Download the official New Mexico 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 New Mexico?
Take your PSAT/NMSQT section scores and compute (Reading & Writing × 2 + Math) ÷ 10. If the result is 209 or higher and you took the test in October 2025 as a junior in New Mexico, 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).
New Mexico FAQ
What is the National Merit cutoff for New Mexico for the Class of 2027?
The New Mexico Semifinalist cutoff is a Selection Index of 209, announced by NMSC on September 9, 2026. That is -1 from the Class of 2026 cutoff of 210.
What PSAT score do you need for National Merit in New Mexico?
A Selection Index of 209 or higher for the Class of 2027. Selection Index is (Reading & Writing × 2 + Math) ÷ 10, so a 720 Reading & Writing with 650 Math, or a 700 Reading & Writing with 690 Math would reach 209.
Is 209 a hard cutoff in New Mexico?
Meeting it is enough: a 209 qualified. New Mexico ranks #45 of 51 (50 states plus DC) for the Class of 2027, tied with Utah. The Class of 2027 New Mexico cutoff is 1 point above the national Commended cutoff of 208.
What will the New Mexico National Merit cutoff be for the Class of 2028?
NMSC announces it in September 2027. Over the last five years New Mexico has ranged from 207 to 211. Students taking the October 2026 PSAT/NMSQT should aim for the top of that range to be safe.