Cut-Scores Effective for New First-Time Students Entering in Fall 2023 - Placement Guidelines

Sep 20, 2026

Table of Next Generation ACCUPLACER placement cut scores effective for new first-time students entering in Fall 2023. It maps ACT English and ACT Mathematics score ranges to ACCUPLACER NG Writing and ACCUPLACER NG QRAS results, then assigns corresponding course placements (ENGL 1001/1002 and MATH 1015/1029/1021 or related support courses). It also notes that older than five-year scores are not used, and that TSIA/TSIA2 may be accepted, with cut scores following Louisiana Board of Regents, ACT, and College Board recommendations.

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English Composition

Mathematics Placement for MATH 1015 / MATH 1029

Mathematics Placement for MATH 1020 / MATH 1021

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Table of Next Generation ACCUPLACER® Placement Cut Scores for New First-Time Students1 Effective for New First-Time Students Entering in Fall 20232 English Composition | ACT English | ACCUPLACER NG Writing | Course Placement | Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | No Score – 17 | No score – 249 | ENGL 1001 with ENGL 0101 | General Education English Composition with
English Composition Support | | 18 – 36 | 250 – 300 | ENGL 1001 | General Education English Composition | | English = 26 – 36 & English + Composite ≥ 53 | -- | ENGL 1002 | General Education English Composition | Mathematics Placement for MATH 1015 (Applied College Algebra) or MATH 1029 (Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics) The choice of mathematics course depends on the major. | ACT Mathematics | ACCUPLACER NG QRAS3 | Course Placement | Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | No Score – 18 | No score – 249 | MATH 1015 with MATH 0016 | Applied College Algebra
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Applied College Algebra Support | | | | MATH 1029 with MATH 0030 | Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics with
Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics Support | | 19 – 36 | 250 – 300 | MATH 1029 OR MATH 1015 | Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics OR
Applied College Algebra | Mathematics Placement for MATH 1020 or MATH 1021 (College Algebra) Note that MATH 1020 is a five-hour version of MATH 1021. | ACT Mathematics | ACCUPLACER NG QRAS | Course Placement | Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | No Score – 18 | No score – 249 | MATH 1021 with MATH 0022 | College Algebra with College Algebra Support | | 19 – 21 | 250-262 | MATH 1021 with MATH 0022 OR MATH 1020 | College Algebra with College Algebra Support OR College Algebra (five-hour version) | | 22 – 36 | 263 – 300 | MATH 1021 | College Algebra | Approved by Academic Council on February 24, 2023 1 Scores older than five years are not used for placement. Note that Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA or TSIA2) scores may also be used for placement. Contact [the Admissions Office at 337-550-1208 or](the Admissions Office at 337-550-1208 or admissions@lsue.edu)[ ](the Admissions Office at 337-550-1208 or admissions@lsue.edu)[admissions@lsue.edu](the Admissions Office at 337-550-1208 or admissions@lsue.edu) for additional information. 2 Note that placement “cut scores” follow Louisiana Board of Regents policies, ACT, and College Board recommendations. 3 QRAS = Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics.

FAQs

What do the placement cut scores determine for new first-time students entering in Fall 2023?

They determine which English and mathematics courses students should be placed into based on score ranges from ACT and ACCUPLACER NG assessments.

How are English composition courses assigned using ACT English and ACCUPLACER NG Writing?

The table links ACT English score bands to ACCUPLACER NG Writing Writing results, then assigns ENGL 1001, ENGL 1001 with ENGL 0101 support, or ENGL 1002 (for the specified combined ACT English and composite condition).

What rules apply to using older scores and alternative assessments for placement?

Scores older than five years are not used. Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA or TSIA2) scores may also be used, and the placement cut scores follow Louisiana Board of Regents policies plus ACT and College Board recommendations.

Sep 20, 2026

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