Navy ASVAB Score Calculator
See every Navy rating you qualify for — plus the composite scores behind Nuclear Field, SEAL, SWCC, and every technical rating.
How Navy Composite Scores Work
Unlike the Army's 10 named line scores, the Navy publishes minimum requirements for each rating as a sum of specific subtests. Common clusters include:
Nuclear Field (NFa)
AR + VE + MK + MC ≥ 255
Nuclear Field (NFb)
AR + MK + EI + GS ≥ 235
Air Traffic Controller
AR + 2MK + GS ≥ 220
Cryptologic Technician
AR + 2VE ≥ 160
Electronics Technician
AR + MK + EI + GS ≥ 222
SEAL / SWCC
GS + MC + EI ≥ 170
Hospital Corpsman
VE + MK + GS ≥ 149
Gunner's Mate
AR + MK + EI + GS ≥ 205
VE = 2×WK + PC. Requirements change over time; the calculator uses the current published minimums. Nuclear Field candidates must also pass the NAPT (Navy Advanced Programs Test).
Navy ASVAB FAQ
What's the minimum AFQT score to join the Navy?
35 with a high school diploma, 50 with a GED (Tier I vs Tier II). Tier III applicants (FSPC-A candidates) have their own pathway. Navy Reserve follows the same AFQT minimums as active duty.
What Navy rating has the highest ASVAB requirement?
Nuclear Field (NFa): AR + VE + MK + MC ≥ 255 is among the highest, plus you must pass the NAPT and qualify medically. ET/AT technical paths and Cryptologic Technician Networks also require very high combined scores.
Does the Navy still use the AR+VE+MK+MC line scores?
Yes — most ratings publish requirements as sums of specific subtests rather than named composites like the Army. This means your subtest strengths map directly to eligible ratings.
What ASVAB score do SEALs need?
GS + MC + EI ≥ 170 is the standard minimum. Candidates must also pass the PST, meet medical standards, and complete BUD/S. The ASVAB is the first gate — not the hard part.
Can I retake the Navy ASVAB if I miss a rating's cutoff?
Yes. Standard 1/1/6 retest policy applies (1 month, 1 month, then 6 months between attempts). Navy does have DEP Enrichment Program (DEP-EP) for applicants scoring AFQT 26–30, but most DEP retakes are limited.
Comparing branches?
Use our all-branch ASVAB calculator to see how your scores stack up against Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force requirements.