Mathematics Placement Scores
ACT/SAT/COMPASS test scores are for placement only. All students must take a mathematics course; the placement tests do not waive the mathematics requirements.
Scores on the Mathematics portion of the ACT or SAT may be used for placement, but if in doubt you should take the COMPASS exam. The table below gives placement cutoffs for both standard and percentile scores. You may take the indicated course if either your standard score or your percentile is high enough. You may be exempt from the placement exam if you have taken an appropriate prerequisite course.
The developmental mathematics courses MATH 15, Arithmetic Review and MATH 25, Elementary Algebra, do not require a placement exam.
Prior to selecting a math course, check the course prerequisites and the degree requirements for your major.
| ACT Score | SAT Score | Percentile | COMPASS Score | Class Indicated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-17 | 0-429 | 0-40 | 0-39 (ALGP) | MATH 15 or MATH 25 |
| 18+ | 430+ | 41+ | 40+ (ALGP) | MATH 108, CHEM 101 |
| 19+ | 460+ | 48+ | 45+ (ALGP) | MATH 124, MATH 130, COMPSCI 115 |
| 23+ | 540+ | 70+ | 61+ (ALGP) | MATH 143, MATH 147, MATH 157, MATH 254, COMPSCI 119 |
| 27+ | 620+ | 88+ | 51+ (CALGP) | MATH 144, MATH 160, MATH 187, CHEM 111 |
| 29+ | 650+ | 93+ | 51+ (TRIG) | MATH 170, COMPSCI 117, COMPSCI 125 |
To retake a course in which you received a D, F, or W, you must requalify via either a placement exam for the current semester or a prerequisite course (with a C- or better). Neither old placement exams nor ACT/SAT scores may be used to requalify for repeat courses.