Oregon National Merit Cutoff 2027: 216
Class of 2027 Semifinalist cutoff for Oregon, announced September 9, 2026, with five years of history and the official 2027 Semifinalist list.
Oregon Class of 2027: a Selection Index of 216 or higher on the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT qualified as a National Merit Semifinalist. The national Commended Student cutoff is 208. Oregon shares this cutoff with Florida, Michigan and Ohio.
Oregon National Merit Cutoff History (2023–2027)
| Year | Oregon cutoff | Change | vs Commended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2027 | 216 | -3 | +8 |
| Class of 2026 | 219 | +3 | +9 |
| Class of 2025 | 216 | 0 | +8 |
| Class of 2024 | 216 | 0 | +9 |
| Class of 2023 | 216 | — | +9 |
Sources: NMSC announcements via Compass Education Group, McElroy Tutoring and r/psat. "vs Commended" is the gap between Oregon's cutoff and that year's national Commended cutoff.
Oregon Class of 2027 Semifinalist List
Newspaper list: The Oregonian (full list).
See Semifinalist lists for every state.
Am I a National Merit Semifinalist in Oregon?
Take your PSAT/NMSQT section scores and compute (Reading & Writing × 2 + Math) ÷ 10. If the result is 216 or higher and you took the test in October 2025 as a junior in Oregon, 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).
Oregon FAQ
What is the National Merit cutoff for Oregon for the Class of 2027?
The Oregon Semifinalist cutoff is a Selection Index of 216, announced by NMSC on September 9, 2026. That is -3 from the Class of 2026 cutoff of 219.
What PSAT score do you need for National Merit in Oregon?
A Selection Index of 216 or higher for the Class of 2027. Selection Index is (Reading & Writing × 2 + Math) ÷ 10, so a 720 Reading & Writing with 720 Math, or a 700 Reading & Writing with 760 Math would reach 216.
Is 216 a hard cutoff in Oregon?
Meeting it is enough: a 216 qualified. Oregon ranks #18 of 51 (50 states plus DC) for the Class of 2027, tied with Florida, Michigan and Ohio. The Class of 2027 Oregon cutoff is 8 points above the national Commended cutoff of 208.
What will the Oregon National Merit cutoff be for the Class of 2028?
NMSC announces it in September 2027. Over the last five years Oregon has ranged from 216 to 219. Students taking the October 2026 PSAT/NMSQT should aim for the top of that range to be safe.