Space Force ASVAB Score Requirements

Last checked: September 2026

The Space Force is the newest branch, and its score information online is still settling. Here's what's reported and how to prepare for its technical jobs.

Quick Answer

Sources report the Space Force minimum AFQT as 31 to 36 for diploma holders and 50 to 65 for GED holders, often matching the Air Force. Confirm with a recruiter, and aim well above the minimum, since Space Force jobs are technical and competitive.

Key Takeaways
  • Reported diploma minimum: 31 to 36; sources disagree.
  • Reported GED minimum: 50 to 65.
  • Often listed with the same requirements as the Air Force.
  • Technical sections matter most after the AFQT.

Minimum AFQT Score

The Space Force is part of the Department of the Air Force, and many sources list the same score requirements for both. Because Space Force jobs are highly technical and openings are limited, competitive applicants usually score far above any minimum.

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.

The Smart Target

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.

Which Sections Matter Most

Many Space Force jobs involve satellites, cyber systems, and data, so technical scores matter. After the four AFQT sections, focus on Math Knowledge, Electronics Information, and General Science. See ASVAB Scores for the Space Force.

If You Have a GED

Every branch sets a higher bar for GED holders than for diploma holders. For the Space Force, sources commonly report anywhere from 50 to 65. 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

  1. Take a practice test to see where you stand: the free AFQT test takes about 12 minutes.
  2. Study your weakest AFQT section first. Verbal counts double, so Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension pay off fast.
  3. Ask your recruiter which line scores your target jobs need, then practice those sections.
  4. Read the full guide: ASVAB Scores for the Space Force.

Find Out Where You Stand

Estimate your AFQT in about 12 minutes, free.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum ASVAB score for the Space Force?

Sources report 31 to 36 for diploma holders. Confirm with a recruiter.

Does the Space Force use the same ASVAB as other branches?

Yes. Every branch uses the ASVAB.

Which ASVAB sections matter for the Space Force?

After the AFQT sections: Math Knowledge, Electronics Information, and General Science.

Is the Space Force competitive?

Yes. Openings are limited and jobs are technical, so aim well above the minimum.

Sources
  • 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