Navy ASVAB Score Requirements
Last checked: September 2026
Search "Navy ASVAB minimum" and you'll find both 31 and 35. Here's what's going on, and the score that keeps you safe either way.
Sources report the Navy's minimum AFQT for diploma holders as anywhere from 31 to 35, and around 50 for GED holders. Navy standards have changed with recruiting needs, so confirm the current number with a recruiter, and aim for 50 or higher to be safe.
- Reported diploma minimum: 31 to 35; sources disagree.
- GED holders: commonly reported as 50.
- The Navy has run pilot programs that changed requirements.
- Ratings (jobs) use their own score combinations.
Minimum AFQT Score
Navy requirements have shifted in recent years. In 2022, Navy Times reported a pilot program that accepted some applicants with AFQT scores between 10 and 30 if their line scores qualified them for a Navy job. Programs like that come and go, which is one reason published numbers vary.
Why Websites Give Different Numbers
If you've searched this before, you've probably seen two or three different minimums for the same branch. There are three common reasons: branches adjust standards when recruiting needs change, some sites list a waiver floor (the lowest score accepted in special cases) as if it were the standard, and many sites copy each other without checking. That's why we show the range sources report and tell you exactly what's confirmed.
Don't aim for the minimum. Aim for 50 or higher. It clears every reported minimum for diploma holders, puts you in AFQT Category IIIA or above, and opens far more jobs.
How the Navy Uses Your Scores
The Navy calls its jobs ratings. Each rating requires minimum scores on a specific combination of ASVAB sections. Technical ratings lean on math, electronics, and science; others lean on verbal skills. Ask your recruiter which combination your target rating uses.
If You Have a GED
Every branch sets a higher bar for GED holders than for diploma holders. For the Navy, sources commonly report a minimum AFQT of 50. Many sources also report that earning about 15 college credits can move a GED holder into the same education tier as diploma holders. Ask your recruiter how this applies to you, and see How to Pass the ASVAB With a GED.
How to Prepare
- Take a practice test to see where you stand: the free AFQT test takes about 12 minutes.
- Study your weakest AFQT section first. Verbal counts double, so Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension pay off fast.
- Ask your recruiter which line scores your target jobs need, then practice those sections.
- Read the full guide: ASVAB Scores for the Navy.
Find Out Where You Stand
Estimate your AFQT in about 12 minutes, free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum ASVAB score for the Navy?
Sources report 31 to 35 for diploma holders. Confirm the current minimum with a Navy recruiter.
Why do sites list different Navy minimums?
Requirements change with recruiting needs, and some sites list waiver floors or outdated numbers.
What ASVAB score does the Navy need with a GED?
Commonly reported as 50. Confirm with a recruiter.
What's a safe ASVAB score for the Navy?
A 50 or higher clears every reported minimum for diploma holders.
- Navy Times, "Navy lowers entrance exam requirements in bid to get more recruits" (December 2022)
- Official ASVAB program, "Enlistment Eligibility" and "Understanding ASVAB Scores" (officialasvab.com): minimum AFQT scores vary by branch
- Third-party sources reviewed September 2026; where they disagree, we show the range