Wisconsin National Merit Cutoff 2027: 212
Class of 2027 Semifinalist cutoff for Wisconsin, announced September 9, 2026, with five years of history and the official 2027 Semifinalist list.
Wisconsin Class of 2027: a Selection Index of 212 or higher on the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT qualified as a National Merit Semifinalist. The national Commended Student cutoff is 208. Wisconsin shares this cutoff with Kansas, Nebraska, South Carolina and Vermont.
Wisconsin National Merit Cutoff History (2023–2027)
| Year | Wisconsin cutoff | Change | vs Commended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2027 | 212 | -3 | +4 |
| Class of 2026 | 215 | +1 | +5 |
| Class of 2025 | 214 | +1 | +6 |
| Class of 2024 | 213 | 0 | +6 |
| Class of 2023 | 213 | — | +6 |
Sources: NMSC announcements via Compass Education Group, McElroy Tutoring and r/psat. "vs Commended" is the gap between Wisconsin's cutoff and that year's national Commended cutoff.
Wisconsin Class of 2027 Semifinalist List
Download the official Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
Take your PSAT/NMSQT section scores and compute (Reading & Writing × 2 + Math) ÷ 10. If the result is 212 or higher and you took the test in October 2025 as a junior in Wisconsin, 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).
Wisconsin FAQ
What is the National Merit cutoff for Wisconsin for the Class of 2027?
The Wisconsin Semifinalist cutoff is a Selection Index of 212, announced by NMSC on September 9, 2026. That is -3 from the Class of 2026 cutoff of 215.
What PSAT score do you need for National Merit in Wisconsin?
A Selection Index of 212 or higher for the Class of 2027. Selection Index is (Reading & Writing × 2 + Math) ÷ 10, so a 720 Reading & Writing with 680 Math, or a 700 Reading & Writing with 720 Math would reach 212.
Is 212 a hard cutoff in Wisconsin?
Meeting it is enough: a 212 qualified. Wisconsin ranks #30 of 51 (50 states plus DC) for the Class of 2027, tied with Kansas, Nebraska, South Carolina and Vermont. The Class of 2027 Wisconsin cutoff is 4 points above the national Commended cutoff of 208.
What will the Wisconsin National Merit cutoff be for the Class of 2028?
NMSC announces it in September 2027. Over the last five years Wisconsin has ranged from 212 to 215. Students taking the October 2026 PSAT/NMSQT should aim for the top of that range to be safe.