Navy AFQT Calculator
Check if your AFQT clears the Navy floor. Minimum is 35 with a diploma. GED path requires 50 plus 15 college credits.
Navy and Coast Guard AFQT Requirements
| Path | Minimum AFQT | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navy (diploma) | 35 | Category IIIB or above. |
| Navy (GED) | 50 + 15 credits | Category IIIA minimum, plus college credit requirement. |
| Navy DEP Enrichment | 28 to 30 | Provisional. Must retest to 35 before shipping. |
| Coast Guard (diploma) | 40 | Highest floor of any branch. |
| Coast Guard (GED) | 50 + 15 credits | Same college-credit rule as Navy. |
The 15 semester hours can come from a community college, dual enrollment, or accredited online programs. CLEP credits also count in most cases. Confirm with your recruiter before enrolling.
What If Your AFQT Is Below 35?
DEP Enrichment (AFQT 28 to 30)
Diploma holders can enter the Delayed Entry Program provisionally, receive Navy-provided study resources, and retest. You must reach 35 before shipping to boot camp. Slot availability depends on Navy recruiting needs.
Retake the ASVAB
Wait 1 month, retest. Wait another month, retest again. Then every 6 months. Target WK and PC first (doubled in the AFQT formula). See how to retake the ASVAB.
Navy AFQT FAQ
What AFQT score do I need for the Navy?
35 with a diploma, 50 plus 15 semester hours of college credit with a GED. The Navy has a middle floor: higher than Army (31) and Marines (32), lower than Air Force (36) and Coast Guard (40).
What about the Coast Guard AFQT minimum?
Coast Guard requires 40 with a diploma, the highest floor of any branch. GED holders need 50 plus 15 college credits, matching the Navy structure. Coast Guard is the most selective branch per slot; expect recruiter preference for higher scores.
What is the Navy DEP Enrichment Program?
A provisional path for diploma holders scoring AFQT 28 to 30. You enter the Delayed Entry Program, get Navy study resources, and retest. You cannot ship to boot camp until you reach 35. Slots are limited and depend on Navy recruiting goals.
What AFQT do I need for Navy Nuclear?
Nuclear programs use composite score combinations, not AFQT alone. Typical quals include AR + MK + EI + GS totaling 235 or higher, or VE + AR + MK + MC totaling 235. In practice, most successful Nuke applicants score AFQT 65 or above (Category II).
Next Steps
- Check every Navy rate you qualify for on the Navy ASVAB calculator (all 9 subtests, all Navy composite scores).
- Compare across branches with the all-branch AFQT calculator.
- Navy-specific score detail: Navy ASVAB score guide.
- Read the full AFQT score guide for categories and study strategy.